Engineer – Mechanical Powertrain

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 18000 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.

The Powertrain Engineer Mechanical supports the design analysis and integration of advanced powertrain systems across multiple Oshkosh products. This role offers opportunities to work with engines/transmissions and their related systems advanced powertrains and thermal management systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that meet performance efficiency and regulatory requirements in new and existing vehicles.

YOUR IMPACT

• Assist in the design development and validation of powertrain systems (engines transmissions advanced drivetrains and thermal management).

• Support system integration activities to ensure compatibility with vehicle platforms.

• Conduct analysis on performance fuel efficiency emissions durability and thermal performance safety and reliability.

• Participate in prototype builds testing and troubleshooting of powertrain and thermal systems.

• Prepare technical reports test documentation and presentations for engineering reviews.

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to evaluate and source new technologies.

• Stay current with industry trends emerging technologies and regulatory standards related to powertrains and thermal management.

• Perform basic engineering calculations investigations and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.

• Maintain effective communication with suppliers internal and external customers and outside resources concerning technical issues.

• Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.

• Perform and direct preparation of layouts drawings specifications and bills of material.

• Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts components and materials that meet requirements.

• Provide technical assistance for production support.

• Utilize analytical and mathematical approaches to calculate or model system performance and optimize designs.

• Analyze and resolve issues reported to engineering and communicate status via verbal or written communication.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Regular attendance is required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field along with Internship experience or six (6) or more months of related work experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• Mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle powertrains and related systems.

• Understanding of internal combustion engines transmissions hybrid/electric powertrain systems or thermal management systems.

• Internship or co-op experience in automotive heavy vehicle or equipment or related industries.

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals such as component structure stress analysis GD&T materials fundamentals thermodynamics fluid mechanics and heat transfer.

• Excellent problem-solving analytical and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Experience with Creo or CATIA.

Pay Range:

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