Engineer Intern – Systems (Year Round)

About Frontline, an Oshkosh company

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, has been the leading custom communications vehicle manufacturer since 1985 and has built over 2,500 highly customized vehicles for this industry. Our team members design and manufacture high-quality, reliable broadcast and communications vehicles for electronic news gathering, satellite uplink, field production, bonded cellular Live&Drive, and weather reporting applications without the use of subcontractors, all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh family, we have the unique ability to leverage our manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the breadth of our organization, making our products truly unique and built for breakthrough.

SUMMARY

Assist design/production engineers with multiple tasks involving the systems (communications) engineering functions at Frontline Communications in Clearwater, FL.

YOUR IMPACT

Prepare vehicle component layouts using CAD software i.e., AutoCAD. 

Select parts or components for quality conscious design, i.e., weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing.

Follow project on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production build and provide technical assistance. Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems.

Perform or assist in the testing of complete vehicles or vehicle components.

Design, model, and test new communication systems components related to audio, video, network, and radio communications that integrate with a vehicle.

Update bill of materials to reflect product changes.

Set up and configure IP addresses, serial communication, etc. in mobile command centers.

All other duties or projects as assigned.

Job duties will vary depending on business unit and location of internship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Student working towards a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other related engineering field for entire duration of internship.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

Good oral and written communication skills. 

Experience in extracurricular activities outside academic requirements.

Previous internship experience or work-related experience.

Experience using AutoCAD or DraftSight is a plus.

Fundamental knowledge of networking and subnetting is desirable.

Previous experience or heightened interest in communications systems 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.

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