Engineer Intern - Electrical (Summer 2026)
Engineer Intern - Electrical (Summer 2026)
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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 youll find more than 30000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in peoples 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
Design reliable functional and cost-effective electrical systems. Provide product definition through bills of material and appropriate documentation for new and revised electrical system designs. Ensure the smooth flow of operations within the engineering department by optimizing engineering design(s) for manufacturing process efficiency and effectiveness. Focus on minimizing number of parts in a product design to reduce cost eliminate waste and minimize opportunities for defects.
YOUR IMPACT
- Prepare engineering drawings layouts and schematics using computer aided design software.
- Create Bills of Material (BOM).
- Select materials for engineered parts.
- Dimension and tolerance drawings to ensure proper assembly fit.
- Conform to drafting standards and department policies.
- Prepare engineering change notices (ECN).
- Consult and coordinate with suppliers.
- Checks own work and that of others.
- Works independently with minimal direction.
- Maintain a working knowledge of One World PRIDE and PC network systems.
- Support Customer Service with direction on electrical and multiplexing related field problems.
- Support manufacturing with direction on electrical and multiplexing related questions features and upgrades.
- Support Production Specialists with direction on option configuration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Studentworking towards a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science or engineering related field for the entire duration of the internship.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer.
- Professional oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with automotive/heavy duty truck electrical applications and communication networks.
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with CATIA V5 / SmarTeam application SolidWorks CATIA V5 Electrical.
- Experience with 2D computer aided design software Zuken E. Enterprise Medusa AutoCAD application.
- Experience with design and development of wiring schematics reference drawings and wire harnesses.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing principals such as value streams 5S 7 general types of waste and project planning.
- Minimum GPA 3.0
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 Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k team members around the world who embody them.
We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.
Pay Range:
$18.00 - $37.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range individual pay is determined by various factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education and skills as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
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
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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 Corporations 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
