About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Frontline Communications, you will assist our engineering team with various design, production, and testing tasks. This is a rolling, part-time internship based on-site in Clearwater, Florida. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting the development of custom broadcast and communications vehicles.
What you'll do#
- Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software.
- Select parts and components based on weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing.
- Follow projects on the assembly floor to provide technical assistance during prototype, pilot, and production builds.
- Perform engineering calculations for stress analysis, weight distribution, and performance estimations.
- Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to solve technical problems.
- Design, model, and test new mechanical systems that integrate into our vehicles.
- Create and manage Engineering Change Notices in the PLM system.
- Update bills of materials in the PDM system to reflect product changes.
- Assist with testing complete vehicles and individual components.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Mechanical Engineering or a related field for the duration of the internship.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in extracurricular activities outside of academic requirements.
- Previous internship or work-related experience.
- A demonstrated interest in or previous experience with mechanical design.
- Familiarity with CAD systems like CATIA or Pro-E is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Clearwater, Florida.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rolling internship.
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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