Electronics & Controls Intern - Summer 2025

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New Hudson, MI
Internship
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Computer Vision • Internet of Things • Machine Learning
Oshkosh Corp. designs, builds and manufactures some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment
The Role
The Electronics & Controls Intern will assist engineers in developing and testing embedded systems for various applications including automotive and military. Responsibilities include vehicle electrical architecture, hardware specification, vehicle builds, and controls/software development, requiring collaborative work within a multidisciplinary team.
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About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

OVERVIEW:

Apply engineering experience to develop and test embedded systems within automotive, military, medical, aerospace and motorsports industries.  Support and develop such systems across Pratt & Miller’s programs and customer’s projects.  Roles and responsibilities may encompass every level of system development from conceptualization and concept proof, through testing and validation, to product commercialization.

As a relatively small engineering company, project topics and scope of work can vary widely depending on customer needs and market conditions.  An open mind to new challenges and a desire to constantly learn is a must for any candidate.  The following section describes the skills that are valuable for the types of projects awarded to our group.  A candidate is not expected to be an expert in all these areas but be comfortable working in and among them.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Typical responsibilities for interns include, but are not limited to the following items:

 Assist Engineers with Vehicle Electrical Architecture by:

o Developing vehicle integration strategy for electrical systems

o Defining architecture for power generation, management, and storage

o Defining CAN architecture and integrate vehicle communication systems

o Communicating wiring and connector requirements to support harness builds

Hardware Specification by:

o Following industry standards for vehicle electrical systems and wiring

o Researching, selecting, and sourcing sensors, actuators, motors, energy storage, and other hardware

o Communicating mechanical requirements of system to project design staff

o Identifying controller hardware to meet I/O and computational requirements

o Designing wiring harness and working with electronics lab to build harnesses

Assist Engineers with Vehicle Builds by:

o Integrating electronic systems into vehicles

o Interfacing with suppliers to ensure performance and timing expectations are met

o Troubleshooting electrical issues ranging from harnessing to controller states

o Processing and analyzing performance and test data

o Providing analysis, insight, and feedback for development

Assist Engineers with Controls and Software Development through:

o Developing and supporting algorithm development in Simulink using a rapid prototype environment

o Autonomy development leveraging Use of ROS for perception, vehicle path planning and path following  

o Integrating and building prototype systems in development vehicles

o Calibrating software and validating software in test vehicles

OTHER

The candidate must be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Ideal candidates will be working towards the following degree(s):

• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering or related engineering discipline

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 accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.

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The Company
Hagerstown, MD
15,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1917

What We Do

Oshkosh Corporation is an industrial technology company that builds some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We serve our everyday heroes – soldiers, firefighters, people working at great height, environmental and refuse workers – through incredible technology. And with a portfolio of leading brands, we can uniquely take innovation from one brand and apply it across our portfolio.

Why Work With Us

We make equipment that moves the world forward. With ~15,000 team members united under our People First culture, a career at Oshkosh is an opportunity to do more than just impact industries -- it's an opportunity to make a difference in the world around you, protecting those who protect us.

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