Data Engineer Intern

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.

YOUR IMPACT   
We’re currently recruiting for a data driven, motivated and passionate Data Engineer Intern to join our Advanced Analytics team. This is a practical, hands-on experience on a fast paced, energetic, high visibility team. You will experience a culture that recognizes hard work and values people. As a Data Engineer Intern, you’ll be assisting the Advanced Analytics team in working in our cloud environments to create data pipelines to support our internal customers. You will do this through partnering with data scientists and analysts to understand their pain points, goals and objectives, and then crafting innovative solutions. 

This position is located in person at our global headquarters facility in Oshkosh, WI. 

JOB Description 

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned: 

• Collaborate with the data science team to understand a key business problem and work to source and deliver data. 

• Collaborate with Senior Engineers to support report development and advanced analytics projects using data lake concepts and technologies. 

• Consult with internal customers to collect reporting and data requirements. 

• Consult with business and Digital Technology partners on data quality issues. 

• Partner with leaders to develop innovative ways to deliver timely and accurate data. 

• Utilize Databricks, Azure Cloud, Qlik Replicate and other tools to source and deliver data. 

• Assist in the preparation and development of analytics and data science presentations for executive leadership. 

• Research and share key insights on emerging technologies with business value potential which align with our analytics objectives. 

• Support our Digital Technology strategic pillars, Reach (to innovate), Rearchitect (to grow) and Resiliency (to enhance core) 

• Identify and propose continuous improvement ideas. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Currently enrolled in a master’s program in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field 

• Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the duration of the summer 2026 internship. Summer housing is available to interns whose permanent address is greater than 50 miles from their work location.  

• Experience with Python as a data transformation tool 

• Knowledge of relational database concepts 

• Knowledge of SQL 

• Knowledge of building reports and visualization 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 

• Familiar with stages of analytics lifecycle include data extraction, validation, and cleansing. 

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS  

• Willing to relocate to Oshkosh, WI for summer 2027 internship and/or full-time position 

• General understanding of information technology and concepts 

• Excellence in customer service, customer-focused quality, organizational skills and verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to communicate with internal/external entities 

• Ability to work independently while prioritizing workload 

• Flexible and adaptable to work under deadlines and/or changing needs 

• Detailed oriented and quality focuses 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Internship experience in the Global IT field, particularly experience in IT implementations or change efforts 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. 

• This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings. 

• Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone. 

• Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings. 

• Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. 

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.  

Pay Range:

$18.00 - $37.00

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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

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.

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