At the completion of the program, Rotational Engineers pursue final placement opportunities based on individual performance, demonstrated interests, business need, and long-term career fit.
YOUR IMPACT
Contribute to meaningful engineering projects across multiple teams, products, and business segments.
Perform engineering calculations, investigations, analyses, and technical tasks in accordance with company and industry standards.
Support senior engineers in preparing plans, designs, analyses, test plans, reports, and technical documentation.
Work on projects of limited complexity while developing technical proficiency across disciplines.
Assist in the design, development, integration, testing, validation, and analysis of vehicle systems and components.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and business partners.
Participate in problem-solving, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and innovation efforts.
Apply engineering principles to support performance, quality, reliability, safety, and cost objectives.
Support development of requirements, designs, test plans, and reports.
Participate in project planning activities including estimating and scheduling.
Support prototype builds, testing, validation, production implementation, and launch activities.
Adapt quickly to new teams, tools, technologies, products, and technical environments.
Carry fresh perspectives, lessons learned, and best practices from one rotation to the next.
Build professional relationships across functions, teams, and locations.
Communicate technical information, project status, key learnings, and recommendations effectively.
Prepare and deliver presentations at the conclusion of each rotation to communicate project outcomes, improvement opportunities, and development progress to engineering leadership.
Demonstrate initiative by proactively seeking learning opportunities and contributing to team objectives within each rotation.
Manage multiple priorities including project work, rotation transitions, and program deliverables.
Support recruiting and program-related activities such as career fairs, onboarding, intern engagement, and campus outreach.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, safety, teamwork, and innovation.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular attendance is required.
ROTATION STRUCTURE
Participants will complete six (6) rotations of approximately four (4) months each. The program includes core development experiences that build broad engineering foundations, along with elective opportunities that allow participants to explore areas aligned with their interests, goals, business needs, and team compatibility.
Rotations may include
Core Technology / Design: Product design, component development, CAD modeling, analysis, and technology application.
Platform Engineering: Vehicle-level integration, product execution, systems thinking, and cross-functional engineering coordination.
Test & Development: Test planning, execution, troubleshooting, validation, and product performance evaluation.
Manufacturing Engineering / Operations: Production support, process improvement, launch support, and manufacturing problem solving.
Elective Rotation: Personalized experience aligned to individual interests and business needs.
Elective Rotation: Additional personalized experience to support career exploration and long-term placement.
Additional opportunities may include mechanical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, electrification, electrical engineering, controls, autonomy and active safety, advanced products, program management, supply chain, finance, or other business-related functions.
Rotations are designed to provide exposure to multiple engineering applications while allowing each participant to help shape their own development path. Specific assignments are determined based on participant interests, business priorities, program requirements, and team compatibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
Internship experience or a minimum of six (6) months of related work experience.
PREFERRED / STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
Degree concentration in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, Computer, or related engineering discipline.
Prior internship, co-op, research, design team, or hands-on engineering experience in the automotive, heavy equipment, or related industry.
Exposure to vehicle systems, product development, manufacturing, electrification, controls, testing, validation, autonomy, or related technical areas.
Experience with CAD, embedded systems, data analysis, programming (C/C++, Python, MATLAB), or similar engineering tools.
Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, organization, and time management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across multiple disciplines.
Curiosity about multiple engineering paths and willingness to learn across a variety of technical and business functions.
Ability to adapt to new teams, managers, expectations, technical areas, and work environments.
Demonstrated initiative, ownership, professionalism, and commitment to continuous learning.
Interest in building broad enterprise perspective and a long-term engineering career at Oshkosh.
Leadership experience through internships, student organizations, project teams, volunteer work, or prior employment.
Ability to travel as required for specific rotations.
Candidates must be in their final academic year pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and available to begin full-time employment upon graduation.
Pay Range
$64,500.00 - $103,500.00
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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
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.
