Oshkosh Defense · 13 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Oshkosh, WI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $37/hrOshkosh Defense is an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer dedicated to supporting those who protect others. The Mechanical Engineer Intern will assist various engineers with mechanical engineering functions, including preparing vehicle layouts, generating engineering calculations, and participating in testing of vehicles and components.
AutomotiveManufacturingSecurity
Responsibilities
Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software i.e., CATIA (Corporate, Defense, & Pierce), or PRO/E (JLG)
Select parts or components for quality conscious design, i.e., 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
Job duties will vary depending on business unit and location of internship
Establish requirements for testing of heavy-duty vehicles and associated equipment
Create test plans, recommend resources of equipment necessary to accomplish the test, and formulate test project estimates
Conceive necessary fixtures and test apparatus and supervise their construction and development
Coordinate, supervise, and monitor testing, record test data
Recommend corrective actions needed to achieve reliability and performance, and maintain schedule and cost targets
Communicate status and results of tests to internal departments, suppliers, and customers
Qualification
Required
Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field throughout entire duration of the internship
Graduation date of December 2026 or later
Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the Summer of 2026 (relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
Preferred
Good oral and written communication skills
Experience in extracurricular activities outside academic requirements
Previous internship experience or work-related experience
Experience using CATIA, Creo, Pro-E or a similar CAD system is a plus
Previous experience or heightened interest in mechanical design
Benefits
Relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Oshkosh, WI
Company
Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense delivers leading-edge tactical wheeled vehicles and life cycle sustainment services
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1917-05-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Alexzandria (Alé) Wiegand, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
Amanda Jones
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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