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# Design Engineer - Entry Level

- **Company:** Oshkosh Corporation
- **Location:** Lyon Charter Township, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $64,500.0 - $103,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/793CD9688F8D4CF2868737268D419EEB/job/

## About the Role

* BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
 * Experience in parametric 3D modeling and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
 * Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills
 * US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required
 * Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

 * BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
 * Experience in parametric 3D modeling and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
 * Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills
 * US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required
 * Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 * Ability to support technicians and shop builds
 * Operate simple hand tools, etc.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

 * 8am-4pm core (minimum) work hours (typically 45hrs per week average)
 * Project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlines

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, the ideal candidate must possess but not limited to all the following:

 * Be a team player
 * Have great attention to detail
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills
 * Strong work ethic and pride in their work products
 * Be interested in technology and learning new things

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work will typically be performed in a team-based office environment. Our team members work on collaborative, challenging projects that offer the opportunity to learn from a wide range of expertise and have fun in the process. Some travel may be required for customer and supplier meetings, off-site training, off-site testing, and attendance at industry conferences.

## Description

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 * Vehicle and Product System Design & Development
 * System physics modeling and characterization
 * CAD system and component concept development and packaging
 * Application of linear-static Finite Element Analysis in design optimization
 * Technical drawing generation
 * Prepare and present project status reports
 * Test design, development, and reporting (DVP&R)
 * Project Support
 * Support and resolve customer problems using mechanical, analytical, CAE and project management skills
 * Prepare technical specifications for use by Pratt & Miller Engineering
 * Develop testing methods and procedures for use by Pratt & Miller Engineering
 * Support manufacturing by answering questions and responding to ECRs.


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