Mechanical Engineering Intern
THE ROLE
You will play a key role by assisting Engineers with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions in the Design or Research & Development teams. Through this position, you will help to develop component and system designs, determine failure trends, perform failure analysis, or support vehicle component and performance testing.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern your experience may include:
Prepare vehicle component layouts using CATIA, CREO, or other CAD software
Select components for quality conscious design (weight, cost, reliability, ease of manufacturing, etc.)
Follow design projects on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production build, and provide technical assistance
Generate engineering calculations for weight distribution, stress analysis, performance estimations, etc.
Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to issues
Perform or assist in the testing of vehicles or vehicle components
Develop and utilize mathematical reliability models
Analyze field warranty data and prototype test data for failure trends
If working in the Research & Development area, some responsibilities may include:
Establish requirements for testing of vehicles and associated components
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 implementation
Coordinate, supervise, and monitor testing, including data collection and analysis
Recommend corrective actions needed to maintain schedule and cost targets
Communicate status and results of tests to internal departments, suppliers, and customers
MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS
Student working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field
Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the duration of the summer 2025 internship. Summer housing is available to interns whose permanent address is greater than 50 miles from their work location