Industrial Design Intern

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

THE ROLE

The Industrial Design Intern supports the team in conceptualizing new, modified, or improved products using 2D and 3D tools. The role includes creating deliverables such as sketches, renderings, 3D models, and presentations. Through this position, you will develop an understanding of customer requirements and translate them into design solutions. This role collaborates closely with engineering throughout vehicle development to integrate styling and branding while ensuring strong customer value.

YOUR IMPACT

As an Industrial Design Intern, your experience may include: Generating fresh ideas through sketches, models, visualizations, research, and other forms of creative exploration Developing visual and design deliverables such as renderings, 3D models, animations, prototypes, presentations, and digital experiences Collaborating with engineers and cross-functional teams to translate ideas and user needs into meaningful design solutions Exploring emerging design tools and technologies, including VR/mixed reality, AI-assisted design, real-time visualization, and rapid prototyping Applying human-centered design principles to create solutions that balance usability, functionality, experience, styling, and brand identity Using digital and physical prototyping to explore, evaluate, and communicate concepts and user experiences Supporting the Oshkosh visual brand language across vehicles, products, interfaces, and experiences Researching design trends, user needs, visualization techniques, emerging technologies, and competitor products to inform and inspire d