Mechanical Engineering Intern: Hands-On Vehicle Systems

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Dodge Center (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

McNeilus, part of Oshkosh Corporation, invites a student engineer to assist a variety of engineers on the assembly floor with mechanical engineering tasks, including evaluating designs and assisting with hydraulic circuits.

You will collaborate across disciplines, review designs, update BOMs, and support testing of vehicle components, while developing hands-on skills in SolidWorks and SAE club experience.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read hydraulic symbols and schematics.
• Previous internship experience or work-related experience.
• Experience using SolidWorks or a similar CAD system.
• Formula SAE, Baja SAE, SAE Clean Snowmobile or similar club experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist a variety of engineers on the assembly floor with mechanical engineering tasks.
• Evaluate new designs and identify potential improvements.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews to optimize design.
• Evaluate, update, and design hydraulic circuits.
• Design, model, and test mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines to refine system control and performance.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems.
• Perform or assist in testing of complete vehicles or components.
• Create and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECN).
• Update bill of materials in PDM to reflect changes.
• Review test and field system failures to determine root cause.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Good communication

Read hydraulic symbols

Internship/work experience

SolidWorks CAD

SAE club experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

McNeilus, part of Oshkosh Corporation, invites a student engineer to assist a variety of engineers on the assembly floor with mechanical engineering tasks, including evaluating designs and assisting with hydraulic circuits.

You will collaborate across disciplines, review designs, update BOMs, and support testing of vehicle components, while developing hands-on skills in SolidWorks and SAE club experience.