Hydraulics Design Intern: CAD & System Analysis

JLG Industries; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries in Frederick, MD seeks a student engineer to assist design engineers in the mechanical engineering functions. You will become familiar with the JLG design process, CAD tools, and hydraulic systems for booms and scissors.

The role blends office work with field insights, requires a bachelor’s track, GPA 3.0+, and hands-on readiness. You’ll read schematics, perform calculations, and collaborate with suppliers and teams to drive reliable, manufacturable designs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field with GPA 3.0+.

Responsibilities

• Select parts or components for quality conscious design considering weight, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Prepare vehicle component layouts using Creo and other CAD software.
• Read hydraulic schematics for boom and scissor models.
• Generate engineering calculations of flow, pressure, performance estimations.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve problems.
• Test complete vehicles or components.
• Use, develop and exercise design tools.
• Analyze hydraulic test data and prototype data for performance.

Skills

Communication skills

3D Modeling

Drafting experience

Hands-on willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Creo

CAD software

Job description

JLG Industries in Frederick, MD seeks a student engineer to assist design engineers in the mechanical engineering functions. You will become familiar with the JLG design process, CAD tools, and hydraulic systems for booms and scissors.

The role blends office work with field insights, requires a bachelor’s track, GPA 3.0+, and hands-on readiness. You’ll read schematics, perform calculations, and collaborate with suppliers and teams to drive reliable, manufacturable designs.