Product Safety & Reliability Intern

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

Primarily assist in departmental responsibilities with regards to product safety and reliability on new and existing products. Assist in matters concerning previously manufactured/field products, product related legal proceedings, and Government/Trade Association matters, and customer support activities as assigned.

YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:

Product Safety and Reliability

• Actively participate in and monitor new product development team meetings, design reviews, engineering procedures, stability calculations/tests, structural calculations/tests, operation/service manuals and decal/placard installations for new products.

• Interact with JLG component suppliers regarding component specifications, performance and reliability.

• Prepare information such as Field Service Bulletins, Service Information, etc.

• Attend, participate in, and monitor Quality, Test and Customer Support meetings and other meetings that concern new and existing products.

• Actively participate in reviewing new products regarding standards compliance.

• Represent company in Government/Trade Association matters such as OSHA, CSA, AEM, ANSI, etc., as assigned.

• Initiate interaction with Engineering and other company departments on all matters of product safety and reliability, as assigned.

• Interact with JLG customers and end users through telephone and email regarding machine application, safe use, repairs, technical specifications, etc., as assigned.

• Some travel is required.

Product Litigation

• Assist in the preparation of company defense information for product litigations, including interaction with other company departments and outside entities assisting in the company defense.

• Assist on other specific programs required in the course of departmental operation, as assigned by the department head.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Working toward Bachelor’s degree in related field.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
Effective organization and communication skills.
3.0 GPA.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

• This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings.

• Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.

• Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.

• Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

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.