DSM/MBD Engineer Intern

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, a global leader in specialty trucks and access equipment, is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics & MBD Intern to assist our modeling and simulation team. You will work on multibody dynamics analyses to optimize vehicle performance and safety, using Adams/View and Adams/Car under supervision.

Ideal candidates are pursuing mechanical engineering degrees and have hands-on vehicle experience, programming skills, and a passion for data-driven design.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work in Oshkosh during the summer.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply multibody dynamics modeling using Adams/View and Adams/Car.
• Develop and run vehicle dynamics simulations to support chassis, suspension, steering, and brakes.
• Analyze results, validate models against data, and draft technical reports.
• Provide feedback to the product development team based on simulation outcomes.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Hands-on vehicle experience (Formula/S

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Adams/View

Adams/Car

Python

Job description

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.Job DescriptionAs a Vehicle Dynamics & MBD Intern, you will play a key role by assisting our modeling and simulation engineering team in multibody dynamics (MBD) and vehicle dynamics analysis. Through this position, you will use various advanced simulation tools to assess and optimize the performance of Oshkosh products.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:· Learn and utilize various modeling and simulation software tools, including Adams/View and Adams/Car, to aid in the development of vehicle chassis, suspension, steering, brakes, and other vehicle systems.· Use and develop custom software tools to process, analyze, and automate simulations.· Perform model validation and correlation based on available data to assess model accuracy.LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:· Complete discrete Multibody Dynamics modeling tasks to meet design and project objectives.· Analyze simulation results to draw actionable conclusions and compose technical reports.· Provide feedback to the product development team based on MBD simulation results.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:· Student working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field.· Analytical and problem-solving skills· Willing to work in Oshkosh during the summer.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:· Hands-on vehicle experience (Formula SAE, Baja SAE, etc.).· Vehicle dynamics and/or mechanical engineering simulation experience.· Software development and/or data processing experience.· Knowledge of Adams/View, Adams/Car, and Python programming (or similar languages).Pay Range:$18.00 - $37.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be \"U.S. Persons,\" as defined in these regulations. Generally, a \"U.S. Person\" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.