mechanical engineering intern

EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE. EXCITING POSSIBILITIES. GREAT OPPORTUNITY.
Custom Truck One Source has changed the way the industry looks at specialized trucks and heavy equipment solutions. With sales, rentals, aftermarket parts and service, equipment customization, remanufacturing, financing solutions, and asset disposal, our team of experts, vast equipment breadth and integrated network of locations across North America offer superior service and unmatched efficiency for our customers. Your success is what's next with Custom Truck One Source.

Summary
Founded to serve the specialized needs of the commercial truck and equipment industry, Custom Truck One Source has grown into a leading provider of custom-built vehicles, including bucket trucks, dump trucks, cranes, and mobile hydraulic equipment.

As an Engineering Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience designing and supporting innovative solutions for these specialized vehicles and equipment.

You will work closely with experienced engineering peers, mentors and managers to develop technical skills in electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, while contributing to real-world projects that drive our mission of delivering customized, high-quality trucks and equipment.

This internship offers a collaborative environment, exposure to industry-leading technologies, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our products and customers.

What You Will Do

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
• Learn basic principles of Engineering
• Work under the guidance of experienced engineers on design projects
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and conduct

Electrical Engineers - System design

• Schematic creation and maintenance
• 3D conductor routing and CAD modeling
• Creation of harness and pinout drawings
• Electrical component sizing, specification, and selection
• Troubleshooting electrical issues on a range of products
• Providing guidance to shop floor on new installations
• Deep understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) structures
• Create detail drawings of 3D models (SolidWorks)
• Assist technical publications in creation of manuals (parts books, service manuals, operator manuals)

Manufacturing Engineers

• Document designs using 3D solid (SolidWorks and/or OnShape) and 2D drafting software (AutoCAD)
• Evaluate weight and balance issues for road worthiness and crane stability
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering with development of work orders
• Maintain revision control on drawings and other controlled documents
• Generate manuals for designed equipment as required
• Data entry for Product Data Management system

Mechanical Engineers

• Document designs using 3D solid (SolidWorks and/or OnShape) and 2D drafting software (AutoCAD)
• Create detailed drawings of 3D models (SolidWorks and/or OnShape)
• Create sales support drawings
• Analyze product failures, develop repairs and redesign accordingly
• Evaluate weight and balance issues for road worthiness and crane stability
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering with development of work orders
• Maintain revision control on drawings and other controlled documents
• Generate manuals for designed equipment as required
• Data entry for Product Data Management system

What You Will Bring

• Pursuit of Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, OnShape, Inventor, AutoCAD, Draftsight, etc
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel and Word Required Skills and Qualifications

Preferred Skills And Qualifications
Electrical Engineer Candidates

• Knowledge of controls programming
• Knowledge and experience with CAN buss
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD software
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical Routing
• Design software – 2D (AutoCAD preferred)

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
• Ability to sit in an office setting and perform computer work
• Ability to walk shop floor with workers and see issues firsthand
• Operation and review of construction equipment may be occasionally required; proper training will be provided prior to operation if necessary

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Custom Truck One Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for work authorization. Only candidates authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.