Engineer Intern Sr - Spring 2027

Job Information

You have the drive, motivation, and grit. Now, see where it leads you.

Bobcat’s Student Development Program recruits highly motivated college sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in engineering into the role of Engineering Intern Senior. In this internship experience, students work closely with top engineering mentors on high-level projects. Fully immersed in the business and field, students gain invaluable real-world engineering experience. The Student Development Program is a semester-based part-time internship with opportunity to extend multiple semesters. Prior experience in a Bobcat internship or co-op is required.

Please note, the Student Development Program is the final step in Bobcat’s engineering student to full-time employee pipeline. By applying to this position, you are expressing a sincere interest in future full-time employment with Bobcat company.

Role & Responsibility

Specifically, your internship may provide hands-on work in:

Design:

• Drive product development and improvement.
• Generate and modify new and existing parts and drawings in Creo.
• Manipulate Bill of Materials and preparing engineering change notices.
• Build prototypes using Bobcat facilities.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Complete engineering calculations.

Simulation:

• Support product development and improvement.
• Utilize Ansys to conduct finite element analysis studies on parts.
• Document results of simulation runs.
• Identify areas of high stress and provide feedback on how to improve them.
• Develop load cases that correlate test data to simulation data.
• Validate simulation data with real world test data.
• Follow industry updates to stay current with available simulation technology.

Manufacturing:

• Execute product production and implement product improvements.
• Utilize AutoCAD to develop process layouts.
• Create and maintain standard work instructions.
• Assist in identification, development, and implantation of automation technologies.
• Create specialized machines, tooling, jigs, and fixtures to aid in product manufacturing.
• Devise work arounds to mitigate part shortages.
• Optimize process work content and head count to improve production performance.

Test:

• Validate product development and improvement.
• Instrument and operate various sensors to record data during testing.
• Create test reports to accurately summarize the results of testing.
• Analyze test data to draw relevant conclusions and determine performance.
• Benchmark Bobcat products to determine performance relative to the industry and standards.
• Present test findings to peers to support project progress.
• Perform hands on work to prepare machines for testing.

Quality:

• Maintain a high level of quality control for Bobcat products.
• Analyze data to spot warranty trends and identify product issues.
• Work with supplier to ensure supplied components meet engineering specifications.
• Measure parts and components using various measurement technologies to ensure compliance.
• Identify failure modes and root causes to drive product and process improvement.
• Investigate new technologies that have the potential to improve product quality.
• Collaborate with dealers and customers to determine areas of possible product improvement.

Electrical:

• Support and improve product electrical systems.
• Develop electrical harnesses to route signals throughout products.
• Specify and layout electrical components.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Create and revise electrical schematics.
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging of electrical systems.
• Support manufacturing and assembly of electrical components.

Embedded:

• Develop and improve product software and embedded hardware.
• Write, test, and debug code for Bobcat products.
• Create coding tools to help with Bobcat product code development and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Specify hardware requirements for embedded systems.
• Create and revise embedded schematics.
• Test embedded systems to ensure proper function and machine integration.

Job Requirement

• Education Standard: Pursuing Bachelors, Sophmore, Junior, or Senior standing
• Education Type: Engineering- Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Agricultural Manufacturing or other Engineering/Industrial Technologies
• Previous co-op/intern experience with Bobcat is a requirement
• Must be curently enrolled at North Dakota State University, University of Mary, or University of North Carolina Charlotte
• Knowledge of CAD software preferred (Creo preferred or Solid Works)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience is a plus (farm, mechanic, hobby carpentry, etc.)
• Project management skills is a plus
• Be able to commit to Bobcat for the entire term of the internship (3-4 months) and be able to work 12-20 hours per week or 40 hours during the summer term
• Time management skills and the ability to work independently
• Problem solving skills
• Proficient organization and communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to follow written instructions

Others

Student Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Gain experience on real-life projects
• Work directly with skilled professionals at a global company
• Attend student-specific events tied to personal and professional development and full-time careers, as well as networking opportunities
• Opportunity to give back through organized Company-sponsored community service events
• First access to full-time career opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for co-op/intern related courses up to $1,400 for a 3-credit course
• Safety boots and safety glasses reimbursements
• Relocation reimbursements, if applicable
• House-hunting or interview travel reimbursements
• Monthly $250 stipend