Aftermarket Engineer Intern

Posted on 9/15/2025

Oshkosh

Oshkosh

Compensation Overview

$18 - $37/hr

Oshkosh, WI, USA

In Person

Relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Oshkosh, WI.

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

Assist in the interpretation, planning, and execution of reliability and maintainability requirements under the guidance of senior engineers on various government and commercial contracts. Perform analysis of failure data and development of corrective and preventative fleet maintenance planning. Participate in discussions on redesign alternatives to mitigate failures.

YOUR IMPACT                          

  • Conduct Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) Conduct Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)       
  • Evaluate mission mode profiles as defined by contract and customer orders     
  • Develop and exercise reliability mathematical models
  •  Analyze test data for failure trends    
  • Draft work instructions for maintenance procedures and post-production efforts
  • Identify optimum troubleshooting methods based on built-in test (BIT) equipment and failure probabilities
  • Coordinate with department managers and chief engineers regarding the R&M interface.        
  • Special Tool Design for maintenance and troubleshooting for Oshkosh Fleet of Vehicles
  • Review design proposals for impact to vehicle maintainability

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Student is working towards bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • This is a summer position. Student must be willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the Summer of 2026 (relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Oshkosh, WI).
  • Graduation date of December 2026 or later.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

  • A strong mathematical background
  • Experience in reliability & maintainability engineering
  • Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics
  • Prior experience working on or with complex vehicle systems or machinery
  • Experience with Microsoft Access tools, VBA coding, Data base management
  • Experience with PTC products including Windchill, Creo, and Windchill Quality Solutions
  • Experience with Reliability and Maintainability Software (WRR, JAMES, MADE, etc)

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.

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.