Mechanical Design Intern: CATIA/Creo & Relocation Help

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

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense invites engineering-focused students to join as interns in Oshkosh, WI, supporting mechanical design and analysis for next-generation defense vehicles. You will work with CATIA, Creo and Pro/E on component layouts, weight and cost considerations, and support from prototype to production.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience across design, testing, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CATIA (Corporate, Defense, & Pierce) or PRO/E (JLG).
• Select parts for quality-conscious design (weight, cost, reliability, manufacturability).
• Support assembly floor for prototype, pilot or production builds and provide technical assistance.
• Generate engineering calculations of weight distribution, stress analysis, and performance estimates.
• Consult with suppliers, customers and internal departments to solve problems.
• Test vehicles or components as needed.
• Create and manage ECNs in PLM system.
• Design, model and test new mechanical systems integrating with a vehicle.
• Update BOMs in PDM system reflecting changes.
• All other duties or projects as assigned.

Job description

Oshkosh Defense invites engineering-focused students to join as interns in Oshkosh, WI, supporting mechanical design and analysis for next-generation defense vehicles. You will work with CATIA, Creo and Pro/E on component layouts, weight and cost considerations, and support from prototype to production.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience across design, testing, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.