FEA Engineer Intern

Employer description

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 18,000 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 ROLE  

You will play a key role by assisting modeling and simulation engineers in providing finite element analysis (FEA). Through this position, you will use various simulation tools to assess the performance of Oshkosh products. 

YOUR IMPACT 

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern your experience may include: 

Learning and utilizing various modeling and simulation software tools, including pre and post processing tools like ANSA or META and model solvers like Optistruct or Abaqus to aid in the development of vehicles and system level components Perform model validation and correlation based on available data to assess model accuracy Analyze simulation results to draw actionable conclusions and compose technical reports Use and develop custom software tools to process, analyze, and automate simulation 
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 2026 internship. Summer housing is available to interns whose permanent address is greater than 50 miles from their work location Analytical and problem-solving skills 

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT 

Hands-on vehicle experience (Formula SAE, Baja SAE, etc.) Interest in automotive engineering or motorsports Previous experience with FEA (in particular work in Nastran, Optistruct, or Abaqus, but also experience in Solidworks Simulation or NX FEA) Exposure to python

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 [email protected].

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.

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