Engineer Intern Sr - Spring 2027

Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly $250 stipend

Tuition reimbursement up to $1,400 for

Safety boots and safety glasses reimb.

Relocation reimbursements, if needed

First access to full-time careeropps

Job summary

Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. is offering a semester-based Engineering Intern Senior position in Charlotte. You will work closely with mentors on cross-disciplinary projects spanning design, simulation, manufacturing, testing, and embedded systems.

The program is a part-time internship with potential extension across multiple semesters. Prior Bobcat internship experience is preferred, and you’ll gain real-world engineering exposure while exploring future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as an engineering student (sophomore to senior).
• Currently enrolled at UNC Charlotte, North Dakota State University, or the University of Mary.
• Prior Bobcat co-op/intern experience required.
• CAD knowledge (Creo preferred or SolidWorks).
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Able to commit to 3-4 month term and 12-20 hours per week (40 hours in summer).
• Time management and communication skills.
• Problem solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on product development and design improvements.
• Use Creo to generate and modify parts and drawings.
• Handle BOMs and engineering change notices.
• Build prototypes and participate in design reviews.
• Perform finite element analysis in Ansys and document results.
• Develop layouts in AutoCAD and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop and test embedded software and hardware.
• Conduct testing, record data, and prepare reports.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Sophomore/Junior/Senior standing

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

At Doosan Bobcat, our success is powered by our people. Through our winning culture and one global team working together, we deliver the best products and service to our customers - and make the world a better place. Join our team today and start building your career with a worldwide leader. Location: Charlotte-UNC Portal Office, Bismarck-Acceleration Center, Fargo-The Studio

Job Information

You have the drive, motivation, and grit. Now, see where it leads you.

Bobcat's Student Development Program recruits highly motivated college sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in engineering into the role of Engineering Intern Senior. In this internship experience, students work closely with top engineering mentors on high-level projects. Fully immersed in the business and field, students gain invaluable real-world engineering experience. The Student Development Program is a semester-based part-time internship with opportunity to extend multiple semesters. Prior experience in a Bobcat internship or co-op is required. Please note, the Student Development Program is the final step in Bobcat's engineering student to full-time employee pipeline. By applying to this position, you are expressing a sincere interest in future full-time employment with Bobcat company.

Specifically, your internship may provide hands‑on work in:

Design

• Drive product development and improvement.
• Generate and modify new and existing parts and drawings in Creo.
• Manipulate Bill of Materials and preparing engineering change notices.
• Build prototypes using Bobcat facilities.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Complete engineering calculations.

Simulation

• Support product development and improvement.
• Utilize Ansys to conduct finite element analysis studies on parts.
• Document results of simulation runs.
• Identify areas of high stress and provide feedback on how to improve them.
• Develop load cases that correlate test data to simulation data.
• Validate simulation data with real world test data.
• Follow industry updates to stay current with available simulation technology.

Manufacturing

• Execute product production and implement product improvements.
• Utilize AutoCAD to develop process layouts.
• Create and maintain standard work instructions.
• Assist in identification, development, and implantation of automation technologies.
• Create specialized machines, tooling, jigs, and fixtures to aid in product manufacturing.
• Devise work arounds to mitigate part shortages.
• Optimize process work content and head count to improve production performance.

Test

• Validate product development and improvement.
• Instrument and operate various sensors to record data during testing.
• Create test reports to accurately summarize the results of testing.
• Analyze test data to draw relevant conclusions and determine performance.
• Benchmark Bobcat products to determine performance relative to the industry and standards.
• Present test findings to peers to support project progress.
• Perform hands on work to prepare machines for testing.

Quality

• Maintain a high level of quality control for Bobcat products.
• Analyze data to spot warranty trends and identify product issues.
• Work with supplier to ensure supplied components meet engineering specifications.
• Measure parts and components using various measurement technologies to ensure compliance.
• Identify failure modes and root causes to drive product and process improvement.
• Investigate new technologies that have the potential to improve product quality.
• Collaborate with dealers and customers to determine areas of possible product improvement.

Electrical

• Support and improve product electrical systems.
• Develop electrical harnesses to route signals throughout products.
• Specify and layout electrical components.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Create and revise electrical schematics.
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging of electrical systems.
• Support manufacturing and assembly of electrical components.

Embedded

• Develop and improve product software and embedded hardware.
• Write, test, and debug code for Bobcat products.
• Create coding tools to help with Bobcat product code development and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Specify hardware requirements for embedded systems.
• Create and revise embedded schematics.
• Test embedded systems to ensure proper function and machine integration.

Job Requirement

• Education Standard: Pursuing Bachelors, Sophmore, Junior, or Senior standing.
• Education Type: Engineering- Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Agricultural Manufacturing or other Engineering/Industrial Technologies.
• Previous co-op/intern experience with Bobcat is a requirement.
• Must be curently enrolled at North Dakota State University, University of Mary, or University of North Carolina Charlotte.
• Knowledge of CAD software preferred (Creo preferred or Solid Works).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Hands‑on experience is a plus (farm, mechanic, hobby carpentry, etc.).
• Project management skills is a plus.
• Be able to commit to Bobcat for the entire term of the internship (3-4 months) and be able to work 12-20 hours per week or 40 hours during the summer term.
• Time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Problem solving skills.
• Proficient organization and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Others.

Student Benefits

• Competitive pay Gain experience on real-life projects.
• Work directly with skilled professionals at a global company.
• Attend student‑specific events tied to personal and professional development and full‑time careers, as well as networking opportunities.
• Opportunity to give back through organized Company‑sponsored community service events.
• First access to full‑time career opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement for co‑op/internship related courses up to $1,400 for a 3‑credit course.
• Safety boots and safety glasses reimbursements.
• Relocation reimbursements, if applicable House‑hunting or interview travel reimbursements.
• Monthly $250 stipend.

As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

Doosan is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at 701-476-4263.