Electrical Systems Engineer – Heavy-Duty Vehicles

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

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.