About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Oshkosh Corporation, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical systems for our vehicles and products. You will work alongside professional engineers and cross-functional teams to apply classroom knowledge to real engineering challenges. This role offers exposure to the full development lifecycle, from concept and prototype to testing and production.
What you'll do#
- Support the design, development, and integration of vehicle electrical and embedded control systems.
- Assist with electrical system architecture, component selection, and design activities.
- Select components based on performance, quality, reliability, cost, weight, and manufacturability.
- Develop wire harness designs using 3D modeling tools.
- Create and update electrical schematics.
- Perform circuit analysis and other engineering calculations.
- Develop and maintain bills of materials and engineering documentation.
- Support prototype, pilot, and production vehicle builds on the assembly floor.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and provide technical support during builds and testing.
- Participate in testing and validation activities to evaluate system performance.
- Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and manufacturing teams to solve technical challenges.
- Identify opportunities to improve designs, processes, and reliability.
- Document engineering findings, design decisions, and test results.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Interest in vehicle electrical systems, embedded systems, controls, or electrical product development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Willingness to learn new engineering tools, technologies, and processes.
- Willingness to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the duration of the internship.
Location & details#
- Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a global industrial technology company based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It designs and manufactures equipment for specialized tasks, including defense, fire and emergency, and construction vehicles. The company operates through several brands such as JLG, Pierce, and McNeilus. It employs approximately 17,000 people across its global operations.
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