Engineer Intern - Mechanical (Year Round)

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

SUMMARY 

Assist a variety of engineers (design, production, manufacturing, industrial, test, etc.) with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions at Pierce Manufacturing. 

YOUR IMPACT 

• Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software i.e., CATIA.  

• 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. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field for entire duration of internship 

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS 

• Good oral and written communication skills.  

• Experience in extracurricular activities outside academic requirements. 

• Previous internship experience or work-related experience. 

• Experience using CATIA, Pro-E or a similar CAD system is a plus. 

• Previous experience or heightened interest in mechanical design. 

WHY OSHKOSH? 

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years,