Fluid Power Engineering Intern — Hands-on R&D & Testing

NWU; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

People-first culture

Job summary

NWU in Oshkosh, WI seeks an engineering intern to assist design and research teams with mechanical tasks. You will develop component designs, run failure analyses, and create layouts using CATIA or CREO.

The role emphasizes weight, cost, reliability, and manufacturability considerations. The position requires pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, with interest in hydraulics/pneumatics and willingness to relocate for summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Interest in hydraulics and/or pneumatics.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the summer 2027 internship.
• Availability for summer housing if permanent address is over 50 miles from work location.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineers with mechanical engineering tasks in Design or R&D teams.
• Develop component and system designs and determine failure trends.
• Perform failure analysis and support vehicle component and performance testing.
• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CATIA, CREO, or other CAD software.
• Select components considering weight, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Support prototype, pilot, or production builds and provide technical assistance on the assembly floor.
• Generate engineering calculations for weight distribution, stress analysis, and performance estimations.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve issues.
• Participate in supplier discussions and track action items such as root cause identification.
• Perform or assist in testing vehicles or components.
• Develop and use mathematical reliability models.
• Analyze field warranty and prototype test data for failure trends.
• In Research & Development, establish test requirements, create test plans, and recommend resources.
• Design fixtures and test apparatus and supervise their construction and use.
• Coordinate and monitor testing including data collection and analysis.
• Recommend corrective actions to maintain schedule and cost targets.
• Communicate test status and results to internal departments, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Fluid Power interest

Willingness to relocate/travel

Education

Mechanical Engineering student (undergrad/grad)

Tools

CATIA

CREO

Job description

NWU in Oshkosh, WI seeks an engineering intern to assist design and research teams with mechanical tasks. You will develop component designs, run failure analyses, and create layouts using CATIA or CREO.

The role emphasizes weight, cost, reliability, and manufacturability considerations. The position requires pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, with interest in hydraulics/pneumatics and willingness to relocate for summer 2027.