About the role#
As a Fluid Power Engineer Intern, you will assist our Design or Research and Development teams with mechanical engineering functions. You will help develop component and system designs, identify failure trends, perform failure analysis, and support vehicle component and performance testing. This is a full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software.
- Select components for quality-conscious design.
- Provide technical assistance on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production builds.
- Generate engineering calculations for weight distribution, stress analysis, and performance estimations.
- Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to solve design issues.
- Participate in supplier conversations and track action items.
- Perform or assist in the testing of vehicles and components.
- Develop and use mathematical reliability models.
- Analyze field warranty data and test data to identify failure trends.
- Establish requirements for vehicle and component testing.
- Create test plans and formulate project estimates.
- Conceive and supervise the construction of test fixtures and apparatus.
- Coordinate and monitor testing, including data collection and analysis.
- Recommend corrective actions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
- Communicate status and results of tests to stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- A strong interest in fluid power, including hydraulics or pneumatics.
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program for Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Ability to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the duration of the Summer 2027 term.
Location & details#
- Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
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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