Electronics & Controls Intern - Summer 2027

Oshkosh Corporation; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, offers an Electronics Internship to a small team of engineers supporting a variety of automotive, defense, and mobility projects. The role emphasizes applying engineering knowledge to real-world design, testing, analysis, and development across multiple disciplines.

The intern will gain experience in schematic generation, PCB design, harness development, and system validation, with opportunities to work on virtual prototypes and electronics hardware integration.

Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronic, Computer or related field.
• Participation in design competitions is preferred (Formula SAE, Baja SAE, First Robotics, Solar Car, etc).

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Schematic tools

CAN systems

Harness design

PCB design

CAD software

3D printing

Simulink

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical / Mechatronic / Computer)

Design competitions experience

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

Electronics testing tools

Job description

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

Electronics Internship to workwith a small team of electronicsengineers and technicianssupportingengineering related projects.This position requiresgaining andapplyingengineeringknowledgeto solve real world engineering design, testing, analysis, and development problems on a wide variety of productsin the automotive, defense, motorsports, aerospace, marine, and smaller nicheindustries.These efforts can be applied to short or long-term projects including virtual prototype development, electroniccomponent, system, and full vehicledesign,laboratory testing,engineering analysis, control systems, and product/system validation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform engineering analysis
• Create engineering drawings, technical reports and specifications
• Support design, selection, and integration of electronic components
• Specify wiring and PCB requirements and designs
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for system use and maintenance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following areas will be assigned as required.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Have great attention to detail, work ethic and pride in workmanship
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be reliable (with reliable mode of transportation).
• Have excellent mechanical ability and likes to work with their hands
• Effective time management and organizational abilities
• Microsoft Windows environment (Powerpoint, Excel, Teams, etc)

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering: Electrical, Mechatronic, Computer or related technical field
• Prefer participation in one or more collegiate-level design competitions (Formula SAE, Baja SAE, First Robotics, Solar Car, etc)

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience with schematic generation tools
• Knowledge of CAN-based control systems, including architecture, programming, and diagnostics
• Experience in harness design, build, and maintenance for vehicle data systems
• Experience in PCB design and build
• Experience with CAD software and 3D printing
• Basic programming experience in languages such as Simulink, C++, Python, or Visual Basic

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• Standard 40 hours/week, weekday schedule with some flexibility.

Pay Range:

$18.00 - $37.00

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 accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [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.