Electrical Engineer

Oshkosh Corporation; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking an Engineer – Electrical to design, analyze, and develop heavy‑duty vehicle electrical systems. You will support Senior Engineers, perform basic calculations, and help produce reliable, cost‑effective components for prototypes and production builds.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and suppliers, with close supervision on projects of limited complexity, and a focus on quality, manufacturability, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with Internship experience or six (6) months or more related work experience.
• Electrical engineering degree strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with CAN/J1939 and vehicle networking.
• Wire harness design experience.
• Automotive/heavy equipment repair or design experience.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Support Senior Engineers in the preparation of basic plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
• Under close supervision, works on projects of limited complexity in a support role.
• Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
• Under close supervision, design electrical parts and components to correct parameters and specifications while incorporating quality, cost reliability and ease of manufacturing.
• Support Senior Engineers with basic and accurate calculations, analysis and investigation according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot or production builds, including resolution of problems in manufacturing.
• Process engineering information through change notices, change proposals, and the creation of thorough print documentation.
• Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

Skills

Electrical engineering

CAN/J1939

Programming familiarity

Wire harness design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Electrical engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Electrical design software

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.

The Engineer – Electrical designs functional, reliable, and cost-effective, heavy-duty vehicle electrical systems. Performs engineering analysis and electrical design or re‑design, and development of electrical systems and subsystems into existing and new vehicles.

Your Impact

• Under close supervision, perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Support Senior Engineers in the preparation of basic plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
• Under close supervision, works on projects of limited complexity in a support role.
• Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
• Under close supervision, design electrical parts and components to correct parameters and specifications while incorporating quality, cost reliability and ease of manufacturing.
• Support Senior Engineers with basic and accurate calculations, analysis and investigation according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot or production builds, including resolution of problems in manufacturing.
• Process engineering information through change notices, change proposals, and the creation of thorough print documentation.
• Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with Internship experience or six (6) months or more related work experience.

Standout Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with programming languages and controls software.
• Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN)/SAE J1939 and/or Vehicle Networking.
• Automotive/Heavy Equipment Repair or Design Experience.
• Wire Harness design experience.

Core Competencies

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.
• External Contacts: Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.
• Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals and technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation of information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.
• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally structured work, but involving a choice of action within limits of standard policy and procedures.
• Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as "lead worker".

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.

Pay Range

$64,500.00 - $103,500.00

The 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].

Oshkosh 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.