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Design Intern - Electrical (Year Round)

Oshkosh Corporation · Appleton, WI · $18.00–$37.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you did very detailed data entry or documentation. How did you keep it accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they have the patience and checking habits this detail-heavy role depends on.

Tell me about a time you were given a repetitive task. How did you stay accurate, and did you find a way to improve it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay careful on routine work and look for smarter ways to do it.

What interests you about electrical design on fire trucks?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real interest that will carry them through detailed support work.

What would you do

You notice the BOM and the drawing don't match while preparing an ECN. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they flag discrepancies to the engineer instead of picking one and moving on.

An engineer gives you instructions that don't match the department's drafting standard. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they ask respectfully and follow standards rather than silently choosing one way.

This internship is year-round. How will you manage it during the school year?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan to stay reliable alongside their classes.

About the work

Why does it matter that part numbers in the ERP system follow a strict naming process?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that messy part data causes wrong orders, duplicate parts and build delays.

What is an engineering change notice, and why does a company need one?

What they are checking: Whether they grasp that ECNs control and communicate design changes so everyone builds the same thing.

What drafting or CAD tools have you used, and what did you draw with them?

What they are checking: Whether they can help prepare drawings and schematics soon after starting.

How would you read a simple wiring schematic and explain what it shows?

What they are checking: Whether they have basic electrical literacy to support the designers they work with.

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The full job description

As published by Oshkosh Corporation.

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, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's 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 Assist engineers and designers with design tasks to ensure the smooth flow of operations within the electrical engineering department. YOUR IMPACT These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned. • Utilize ERP systems to create part numbers following the proper naming process and data entry requirements. • Assist in preparing engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics that conform to drafting standards and department policies. • Assist in preparing engineering change notices (ECN) documents based on Bills of Material (BOM) and design layouts for appropriate date entry. • Assist in addressing component obsolescence of purchased electrical parts. • Ensure the smooth flow of operations within the engineering department by optimizing engineering design(s) for manufacturing process efficiency and effectiveness. • Assist in preparing and maintaining electrical system Bills of Material (BOM) based on recognized industry and corporate standards. • Consult and coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality electrical system design. • Maintain a working knowledge of JDE, PULSE, Domino, and Microsoft Office software. • Self-check own work to ensure accuracy and that of others. • Works independently with minimal direction. • Responsible for overall work and managing multiple priorities. MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Student working towards an Associate’s degree in Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, or related engineering related field for entire duration of internship. STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer and part-time throughout the school year • GPA of 3.0 or greater • High level of attention to detail • Strong verbal and written skills • Experience with Zuken E3 Electrical Schematic Software. • Experience with Drafting systems such as AutoCAD. • Automotive/Heavy Equipment Repair or Design Experience. • Experience with DC and AC circuit design. • Experience with Relay Logic. • Experience with CATIA V5 /Windchill applications. • Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN)/SAE J1939 protocol. 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 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 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.

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