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Engineer Intern - Electrical (Summer 2027)

Oshkosh Corporation · Neenah, 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 hands-on project where something electrical didn't work the first time. How did you find the problem?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot systematically with meters and reasoning instead of guessing.

Which CAD or schematic tools have you used, and what did you make with them?

What they are checking: Whether they can produce engineering drawings soon after starting.

What draws you to building fire trucks specifically?

What they are checking: Whether their interest connects to the product and its purpose, which helps them stick with detailed work.

What would you do

A technician on the line says your drawing doesn't match what fits on the truck. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they go see the problem, listen to the floor and fix documentation without getting defensive.

You make a small change to a harness design. Who else might that change affect, and how would you let them know?

What they are checking: Whether they understand engineering changes ripple into purchasing, assembly and service.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd read a wiring schematic you've never seen before.

What they are checking: Whether they have a real method for tracing circuits, which is daily work on truck electrical systems.

Pierce builds highly customized fire apparatus. How might that change how electrical systems are designed and documented compared to a mass-produced vehicle?

What they are checking: Whether they see that customization makes clear drawings and bills of material even more important.

What belongs on a bill of materials for an electrical assembly, and why does accuracy matter so much?

What they are checking: Whether they understand a wrong BOM causes wrong parts, delays and rework on the build floor.

How would you size a wire for a 12-volt circuit drawing 20 amps over a long run?

What they are checking: Whether they consider voltage drop, current and temperature, not just ampacity tables.

The posting talks about cutting part count to reduce cost and defects. Give me an example of how you'd simplify an electrical design.

What they are checking: Whether they think in terms of design for manufacturing rather than just functional correctness.

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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 Design reliable, functional, and cost-effective electrical systems. Provide product definition through bills of material and appropriate documentation for new and revised electrical system designs. Ensure the smooth flow of operations within the engineering department by optimizing engineering design(s) for manufacturing process efficiency and effectiveness. Focus on minimizing number of parts in a product design to reduce cost, eliminate waste, and minimize opportunities for defects. YOUR IMPACT These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned: • Prepare engineering drawings, layouts and schematics using computer aided design software. • Create Bills of Material (BOM). • Select materials for engineered parts. • Dimension and tolerance drawings to ensure proper assembly fit. • Conform to drafting standards and department policies. • Prepare engineering change notices (ECN). • Consult and coordinate with suppliers. • Checks own work and that of others. • Works independently with minimal direction. • Maintain a working knowledge of One World, PRIDE and PC network systems. • Support Customer Service with direction on electrical and multiplexing related field problems. • Support manufacturing with direction on electrical and multiplexing related questions, features and upgrades. • Support Production Specialists with direction on option configuration. *Job duties will vary depending on business unit and location of internship. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or engineering related field for the entire duration of the internship. STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS • Professional oral and written communication skills. • Experience with automotive/heavy duty truck electrical applications and communication networks. • Robust analytical and problem-solving skills. • Experience with CATIA V5 / SmarTeam application, SolidWorks, CATIA V5 Electrical. • Experience with 2D computer aided design software Zuken E³. Enterprise, Medusa, AutoCAD application. • Experience with design and development of wiring schematics, reference drawings, and wire harnesses. • Experience in Lean Manufacturing principals such as value streams, 5S, 7 general types of waste, and project planning. • Minimum GPA 3.0 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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