Hydraulics Engineering Intern

Location: Orrville, Ohio, United States

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.

THE ROLE

You will play a key role by assisting design engineers with multiple tasks involving the mechanical engineering functions in the Design Team. Through this position, you will become familiar with JLG engineering process, tools, and hydraulic systems for booms and scissors.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern your experience may include:

Prepare vehicle component layouts using Creo and other CAD software

Select parts or components for quality conscious design, i.e., weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing

Read and understand hydraulic schematics for boom and scissor models.

Generate engineering calculations of flow, pressure, performance estimations, etc.

Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems

Perform or assist in the testing of complete vehicles or vehicle components

Use, develop and exercise design tools

Analyze hydraulic test data and prototype test data for performance information

If working in the Prototype test phase, some responsibilities may include:

Establish requirements for testing of Access equipment

Create test plans, recommend resources of equipment necessary to accomplish the test, and formulate test project estimates

Conceive necessary fixtures and test apparatus and supervise their construction and development

Coordinate, supervise, and monitor testing, record test data

Recommend corrective actions needed to maintain schedule and cost targets

MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS

Student working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field

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

This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in field or production environments.

In the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings.

Field or floor work may involve walking across various terrains or shop floors, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, and exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.

Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities.

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].

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