Rotational Engineer

Posted:
7/31/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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 17,000 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 Oshkosh Engineering Rotational program is designed for engineers to gain, develop, and use skills and experiences needed to be successful within the Oshkosh Product Development Team.  For a period of two years, the Rotational Engineer will participate in six four-month assignments in key departments within Oshkosh (Platform Design, Core Technology Design, Resident/Manufacturing Engineering, Test and Development, and two elective assignments).  The program is designed to provide individuals with the chance to learn how each department functions within the business and positively contribute to projects.   At the completion of the program the rotational engineer will select a permanent assignment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Become familiar with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and understand how it is used in different functional areas.

  • Understand what systems are available for production support, how to use them, and how design engineering supports them.

  • Gain experience on multiple product lines and multiple segments

  • Become proficient in public speaking including delivering presentations to engineering leadership summarizing each rotation assignment

  • Develop a project schedule and provide status reports to management

  • Provide guidance in the creation of engineering drawings, engineering changes request/notices, design reviews and creation of CATIA/CREO files

  • Interact with vendors to select and develop components Understand and perform tolerance stack ups

  • Develop cost estimates for component and assembly design concepts

  • Participate in the development of a physical prototype

  • Research and resolve test and warranty issues

  • Develop basic understand of domestic and international competition

  • Research and resolve build issues, CIRs and manufacturing/supplier quality issues

  • Develop a basic understanding of PPAP process

  • Interact with production staff

  • Develop basic capabilities within ProPlanner Develop

  • Basic capabilities within EMS NG IETMs and Schematics Review design and apply engineering concepts and calculations to determine best test method

  • Gather and analyze test data to provide test feedback and design recommendations

  • Generate an Engineering Test Report Perform basic mechanical repairs and modifications associated with tests

  • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software or related engineering field.

  • Internship experience or 6-plus months related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous internship experience

  • Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

  • Experience with a high-level cad system

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 reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.