Mechanical Design Intern (Summer 2027)

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

SUMMARY

Assist engineers and designers with design tasks to ensure the smooth flow of operations within the engineering department. Internship to start May 2026.

YOUR IMPACT

Create engineering 3D models, 2D drawings, and/or electrical schematic preparation using computer aided design software. Create Bills of Material to support production and/or new product development. Create Engineering Change Notice as required to release new or revised models and drawings. Assist with the material selection for engineered parts. Conforms to Standard Operating Procedures, CAD procedures and drafting standards, and department work instructions and policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Student working towards an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design or engineering related field for entire duration of internship.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer GPA of 3.0 or greater Experience with CATIA or other CAD design software Ability to use and understand linear measurements, Imperial and Metric Systems, and proficient in reading a tape measure and other measuring devises. High level of attention to detail Strong verbal and written skills

Pay Range

$18.00 - $37.00 The above pay range ref