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 ROLE:
We are seeking a highly motivated Controls Intern to join our Embedded Controllers team. This role offers hands-on experience in designing implementing and validating control software that powers critical automotive systems. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers to develop control strategies integrate embedded software and ensure robust and reliable system performance for next-generation vehicles.
YOUR IMPACT:
As an Automotive Software Control Engineer Intern your assignments may include:
Assist in the design implementation and testing of embedded control software for automotive systems (e.g. powertrain chassis safety or body controllers).
Contribute to MATLAB/Simulink model-based development and code generation workflows.
Write test and maintain software in C/C for embedded applications.
Develop and refine control algorithms for real-time embedded systems.
Gain exposure to AUTOSAR-based software architectures and assist in basic configuration or integration tasks.
Support integration debugging and calibration of control features on hardware platforms.
Conduct unit testing system validation and regression analysis to ensure functional safety and compliance with requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers systems engineers and test engineers.
Document development activities test results and recommendations for software improvements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Controls System Engineering Automotive Engineering or related technical field.
Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh WI for the duration of the summer 2026 internship. Summer housing is available to interns whose permanent address is greater than 50 miles from their work location.
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.
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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
At Oshkosh, we build some of the industry's toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. And while machines are our business, it’s about building, protecting and serving communities across the world.