About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG 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 IMPACTAs 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.
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