Mechanical Engineering Intern: CAD, Prototyping & Vehicle Design

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

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, offers an internship in mechanical engineering to assist engineers across design, production, manufacturing, and testing teams. You will work on mechanical layouts, component selection, and project support on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency (CATIA/Pro-E), exposure to engineering calculations, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Internship duration is tied to degree progress and is located in Oshkosh, WI.

Qualifications

• Student working toward a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering for the duration of the internship.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in extracurricular activities outside academic requirements.
• Experience using CATIA, Pro-E or a similar CAD system is a plus.
• Previous internship experience or work-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software i.e., CATIA.
• Select parts or components for weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing.
• Follow project on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production build and provide technical assistance.
• Generate engineering calculations of weight distribution, stress analysis, performance estimations, etc.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems.
• Perform or assist in the testing of complete vehicles or vehicle components.
• Create and manage ECN's (Engineering Change Notices) using the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system.
• Design, model, and test new mechanical systems that integrate with a vehicle.
• Update bill of materials in the PDM (Product Data Management) system to reflect product changes.
• All other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Extracurricular involvement

Internship experience

Mechanical design interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA

Pro-E

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, offers an internship in mechanical engineering to assist engineers across design, production, manufacturing, and testing teams. You will work on mechanical layouts, component selection, and project support on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency (CATIA/Pro-E), exposure to engineering calculations, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Internship duration is tied to degree progress and is located in Oshkosh, WI.