Hydraulics Design & Test Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Summer housing available

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation in Oshkosh, WI offers a Mechanical Engineering Intern position for summer 2027. You will assist Engineers across Design and R&D to develop component and system designs, perform failure analysis, and support vehicle testing.

The role emphasizes CAD work, analytical calculations, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. The internship targets undergrad/grad Mechanical Engineering students, requires willingness to travel/relocate to Oshkosh, and provides summer

Qualifications

• Interest in Fluid Power (hydraulics and/or pneumatics).
• Student working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field.
• Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the duration of the summer 2027 internship. Summer housing is available to interns whose permanent address is greater than 50 miles from their work location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CATIA, CREO, or other CAD software.
• Select components for quality-conscious design (weight, cost, reliability, ease of manufacturing, etc.).
• Follow design projects on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production build, and provide technical assistance.
• Generate engineering calculations for weight distribution, stress analysis, performance estimations, etc.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to issues.
• Participate on supplier conversations and track action items like problem root cause identification.
• Perform or assist in the testing of vehicles or vehicle components.
• Develop and utilize mathematical reliability models.
• Analyze field warranty data and prototype test data for failure trends.

Skills

Fluid Power

Education

Mechanical Eng (Undergrad/Grad)

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation in Oshkosh, WI offers a Mechanical Engineering Intern position for summer 2027. You will assist Engineers across Design and R&D to develop component and system designs, perform failure analysis, and support vehicle testing.

The role emphasizes CAD work, analytical calculations, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. The internship targets undergrad/grad Mechanical Engineering students, requires willingness to travel/relocate to Oshkosh, and provides summer