Engineer Intern - Systems (Summer 2027)

oshkoshcorporation; Dodge Center (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Company, designs refuse truck bodies and hydraulic systems for municipal fleets. The internship supports engineers on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical tasks, from design reviews to testing and documentation.

Candidates pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering will assist on the assembly floor, evaluate designs, and gain hands-on experience with SolidWorks and hydraulic symbols.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering for entire duration of internship.
• Experience with hydraulic symbols/schematics is preferred.
• Prior internship or related work experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers on the assembly floor with multiple tasks.
• Evaluate new designs and identify potential improvements.
• Lead or participate in design reviews to optimize design.
• Evaluate, update, and design hydraulic circuits.
• Design, model, and test mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Collaborate across disciplines to refine system control and performance.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to solve problems.
• Test complete vehicles or components and update BOMs in PDM.
• Review test and field failures to determine root cause.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Good oral and written communication

Ability to read hydraulic symbols and…

Previous internship experience

SolidWorks or CAD system

Formula SAE / SAE club experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

SUMMARY

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

YOUR IMPACT

• Follow project on the assembly floor and provide technical assistance
• Evaluate new designs and identify potential improvements
• Lead cross-functional design reviews to optimize design
• Evaluate, update, and design hydraulic circuits
• Design, model, and test new mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines to refine system control and performance
• 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)
• Update bill of materials in the PDM (Product Data Management) system to reflect changes
• Review test and field systems failures and determine root cause

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read hydraulic symbols and schematics
• Previous internship experience or work-related experience
• Experience using SolidWorks or a similar CAD system
• Formula SAE, Baja SAE, SAE Clean Snowmobile or other similar club experience

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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