Design Intern - Summer 2026

Oshkosh Corporation

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

New Hudson, Michigan

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Responsibilities

The intern will solve engineering design and development problems through virtual prototype development, testing assistance, and engineering analysis. Responsibilities include vehicle system design and product development for motorsports, automotive, defense, and commercial industries.

Qualifications

You have experience in parametric 3D modeling and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, along with proficiency in technical writing using MS Word and Excel, and presentation skills using PowerPoint. You should also possess a foundational understanding of materials, processes, and testing techniques for structural products.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CAD

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

ProE

Unigraphics

CATIA

Solidworks

IDEAS

Mechanical Desktop

Ansys

NASTRAN

Optistruct

Job Description

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

Our Design interns apply existing skill sets to solve engineering design and development problems while expanding their current knowledge base. These efforts can be applied to short or long-term projects, including virtual prototype development, design, and development, testing assistance, and engineering analysis.  Candidates must have some CAD experience.

Position will require working individually, under the mentorship of a Senior Design Department Mentor, and/or with a small team of designers / engineers to execute customer projects. Projects include motorsports, automotive, defense and commercial industries.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:
1. Vehicle System Design and Development
2. Product Design & Development
  
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Experience in parametric 3D modeling and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Technical writing skills for reports and specifications using MS Word and Excel; good platform skills using PowerPoint for presentations.
• Must have an understanding of the basic materials and processes utilized in structural products as well as associated testing techniques to validate product integrity.
 
Desired Education and Training:
• BS or MS candidate in Materials Science, Mechanical, Aerospace or Automotive Engineering
 
Desired Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
• ProE, Unigraphics, CATIA, Solidworks, IDEAS, Mechanical Desktop
• Ansys, NASTRAN, Optistruct linear static structural analysis
 

Pay Range:

$18.00 - $37.00

The 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 candidate's 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 accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job 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 Corporation's 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.

Oshkosh Corporation

Moving the world forward. Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK) is a global industrial technology company that pioneers innovation, engineers solutions and transforms industries to empower everyday heroes. Using electrification, autonomy, artificial intelligence and connectivity, Oshkosh designs and manufactures scalable, adaptable and purpose-built solutions for some of the world’s toughest jobs under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Pierce®, Power Towers, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech and Pratt Miller. We make a difference in people’s lives by creating mission-critical equipment that serves the everyday hero. Our innovation is people focused and developed by sharing advances across our portfolio of companies. For us, it’s about moving the world forward through building, serving and protecting communities. Our purpose: Make a difference in people’s lives. Global team members: approximately 17,000
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