Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Summer 2027)

Pierce Manufacturing; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, offers a mechanical engineering internship to assist engineers across design, production, and testing functions. You will work on vehicle component layouts, perform weight and performance analyses, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on CAD with CATIA, exposure to ECN/PLM processes, and real-world project support on vehicle systems, with a pay range of $18.00–$37.00 per hour and a strong commitment to equal

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering for the duration of the internship.
• Experience with CATIA or similar CAD software is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software CATIA.
• Select parts for quality-conscious design considering weight, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Follow project on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production build and provide technical assistance.
• Generate engineering calculations of weight distribution, stress analysis, and performance estimations.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve problems.
• Assist in testing of complete vehicles or components.
• Create and manage ECN's in the PLM system.
• Design, model, and test new mechanical systems that integrate with a vehicle.
• Update bill of materials in the PDM system to reflect product changes.
• All other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Extracurricular involvement

Internship/work experience

Mechanical design interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

CATIA

Pro-E

Job description

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Summary

Assist a variety of engineers (design, production, manufacturing, industrial, test, etc.) with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions at Pierce Manufacturing.

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Summary

Assist a variety of engineers (design, production, manufacturing, industrial, test, etc.) with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions at Pierce Manufacturing.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to beall-inclusiveand other duties may be assigned:

• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software i.e., CATIA.
• Select parts or components for quality conscious design, i.e., weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing.
• Follow project on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production build and provide technical assistance.
• Generate engineering calculations of weight distribution, stress analysis, performance estimations, etc.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems.
• Perform or assist in the testing of complete vehicles or vehicle components.
• Create and manage ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices) using the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system.
• Design, model, and test new mechanical systems that integrate with a vehicle.
• Update bill of materials in the PDM (Product Data Management) system to reflect product changes.
• All other duties or projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field for entire duration of internship

Standout Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in extracurricular activities outside academic requirements.
• Previous internship experience or work-related experience.
• Experience using CATIA, Pro-E or a similar CAD system is a plus.
• Previous experience or heightened interest in mechanical design.

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 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.

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