Engineer Intern Modeling & Simulation (Summer 2026)

Job description

**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**

The Engineer Intern - Modeling & Simulation at Pierce Manufacturing performs simulation activities using CAE tools to model, analyze and provide creative, feasible solutions to problems encountered in product development.

Communicates simulation methodology, inputs, assumptions, results and recommended actions to design engineering and leadership verbally and through written reports.

**YOUR IMPACT**

+ Create models and perform analysis on new or existing products using CAE tools such as ADAMs, ANSA, Patran, Nastran, LS-Dyna, Star-CCM+, and Amesim.
+ Propose appropriate simulation approaches and methodologies to maximize customer value.
+ Maintain effective communication with internal customers on project scope, technical approach, timing, and results.
+ Provide clear interpretation of simulation and analysis results to customers through technical reports and presentations.
+ Provide technically feasible approaches for product improvement to result in improved performance and weight / cost reductions based on analysis.
+ Follow established best practices and modeling methodologies to ensure a consistent approach.
+ Work independently and as part of a team to complete work and meet established and agreed upon deadlines.
+ Conduct duties in an ethical, professional manner consistent with the Oshkosh Way and defined policies and procedures.
+ Become familiar with Creo and Creo simulate.
+ Learn Python to develop scripts for process automation.
+ Other duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related Engineering field.
+ Previous experience using modeling and simulation tools through internship or classwork.

**STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Working towards a Master's degree in Engineering or related Engineering field.
+ Good oral and written communication skills.
+ Experience in extracurricular activities outside academic requirements.
+ Previous internship experience or work-related experience.
+ Experience using CAE tools
+ Previous experience or heightened interest in mechanical design.

**WHY OSHKOSH?**

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future.

We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities.

Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

**We put people first.

We do the right thing.

We persevere.

We are better together.**

**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 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.

Required Skill Profession

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