Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

SUMMARY

Participate in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using CAE to assist in modeling and analyzing challenges in product development. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop creative and practical solutions. You will also learn how to effectively communicate simulation methods, inputs, assumptions, and results to design engineering teams and leadership. You will contribute to both verbal discussions and written reports, making this a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive, non-supervisory position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create models and perform analysis on products. Capable of learning and utilizing various CAE software such as ANSA/META, Abaqus, Optistruct, or other similar software.
• Utilize HPC cluster to submit jobs and retrieve simulation data.
• Develop and execute Engineering Work Requests (EWRs), applying appropriate simulation methods to maximize customer value.
• Provide clear interpretation of analysis results through technical reports and presentations.
• Identify and propose improvements to enhance performance, reduce costs, or lower weight based on analytical findings.
• Follow established best practices for modeling methodologies.
• Perform basic engineering analyses and calculations.
• Work independently and as part of a team to complete work and meet deadlines.
• Become familiar with source data from CREO or CATIA and related information required for analysis.
• Learn and develop scripting processes for automation.
• Conduct all duties in an ethical, professional manner consistent with the Oshkosh Way and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance required.
   

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (i.e. Engineering Mechanics or Aerospace Engineering).
• Related work or internship experience.
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics
• Experience with ANSA, Abaqus, Nastran, or Optistruct.
• Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software tools.
• Familiar with utilizing a High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster.
• Understanding of computer programming and scripting. Ability to use and write Python as part of an automated process.

Pay Range:

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.