2023 Mechanical Engineering Internship - SAE Baja

Company: Oshkosh Corporation
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: July 30, 2022

Job Description:

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 15,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.Assist design engineers with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions in the Design, Test & Development or other departments.As a Mechanical Engineering intern at Oshkosh Corporation, you may have the opportunity to:

• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CATIA and CAD software.
• Select parts or components for quality conscious design, i.e., weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing.
• Determine failure trends and failure analysis; evaluate designs for failure potential.
• 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.
• Develop and exercise reliability mathematical models.
• Analyze field warranty data and prototype test data for failure trends.If working in the Test & Development area, some responsibilities may include:
  • Establish requirements for testing of 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 maintain schedule and cost targets.
  • Communicate status and results of tests to internal departments, suppliers, and customers.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Student in a working towards a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline for the entire duration of the internship.
    • Willing to travel or relocate to a Oshkosh Corporation location for the duration of the summer 2023 internship.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
      • 3.0 GPA
      • Ability to work independently while prioritizing workload.
      • Flexible and adaptable to working under tight deadlines and/or changing needs.
      • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
      • Proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at: 920-502-3009 or corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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