Mechanical Engineering Intern: CAD-Driven Vehicle Design

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, invites engineering students to join as interns in Milwaukee. You will assist a variety of engineers with mechanical tasks and gain hands-on experience on real projects.

Responsibilities include CATIA-based layouts, component selection for weight and cost, supporting prototype and production builds, and contributing to calculations, BOM updates, ECN handling, and PLM data management.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering for the duration of the internship.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with CATIA or Pro-E is a plus.
• Previous internship or work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software (CATIA).
• Select parts for weight, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Support prototypes, pilots, and production builds on the assembly floor.
• Generate engineering calculations (weight distribution, stress, performance).
• Consult with suppliers and internal teams to resolve problems.
• Create and manage ECNs using PLM system; update BOMs as needed.
• Design, model, and test mechanical systems integrated with vehicles.
• Assist in testing of vehicles or components.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Internship experience

CAD experience (CATIA/Pro-E)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

CATIA

Pro-E/Creo

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, invites engineering students to join as interns in Milwaukee. You will assist a variety of engineers with mechanical tasks and gain hands-on experience on real projects.

Responsibilities include CATIA-based layouts, component selection for weight and cost, supporting prototype and production builds, and contributing to calculations, BOM updates, ECN handling, and PLM data management.