Design Intern
Electrical
Posted on 9/2/2025

Oshkosh
Compensation Overview
$18 - $37/hr
Appleton, WI, USA
In Person
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.
WHY OSHKOSH?
Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them.
We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.
Pay Range:
$18.00 - $37.00The 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.
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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