Summer 2026

Business Development Intern

Posted on 10/31/2025

Oshkosh

Oshkosh

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs and manufactures purpose-built vehicles

Compensation Overview

$18 - $37/hr

Appleton, WI, USA

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Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Project or Product Management, Business Administration or related field for the entire duration of the internship
Responsibilities
  • Establish basic knowledge of the aerial product line.
  • Gain proficiency with the custom product software.
  • Develop working relationships with internal and external sales force as well as our engineering and order management groups.
  • Provide project level support to the Product Management Team.
  • Improve efficiencies and quality of our order management tool.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Ability to learn new programs and processes quickly.
  • Outstanding communication, organizational, planning, and leadership skills are essential.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Oshkosh Corporation designs and manufactures purpose-built vehicles and equipment for specialized markets, including defense, fire and emergency services, access equipment, refuse collection, concrete placement, and aviation ground support. It sells its high-value, durable vehicles directly to government agencies, municipalities, and private sector clients. The company differentiates itself through ongoing product development, a strong focus on quality, and community programs like the Youth Apprentice. Its goal is to provide reliable, efficient, purpose-built solutions that meet the evolving needs of essential operations.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Founded

1917

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $14.6 billion backlog as of March 31 supports 2028 revenue growth.
  • ROGUE-Fires and MTVR 4x4 expand military platforms for contested environments.
  • AI contamination detection via McNeilus boosts refuse fleet sustainability.

What critics are saying

  • GM Defense's Infantry Squad Vehicle erodes Oshkosh Defense market share.
  • Genie undercuts JLG pricing by 15-20% using Chinese components.
  • Pentagon cuts $2.8B from JLTV, halving Oshkosh's $14B backlog.

What makes Oshkosh unique

  • Oshkosh leads with JLG telehandlers and aerial platforms in access equipment.
  • Pierce Manufacturing holds 26.4% US fire truck market share.
  • Oshkosh Defense supplies Namer 1500 and Eitan APCs to Israel.

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Professional Development Budget

Company News

Oshkosh Corporation
Mar 30th, 2026
Oshkosh Corporation named a 2026 CIO 100 Award winner for eighth consecutive year.

Oshkosh Corporation named a 2026 CIO 100 Award winner for eighth consecutive year. OSHKOSH, Wis. (March 30, 2026) - Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles, equipment and services, has been named a recipient of Foundry's 2026 CIO 100 Awards. This marks the eighth consecutive year the company has been recognized with this award for information technology excellence. Oshkosh is among 100 leading organizations that leverage digital innovation to drive business value. Honorees are selected for implementing technology strategies that create competitive advantage, optimize business processes, enable growth or enhance customer experience, setting them apart in their industries. "Our focus on delivering business value through data, AI and digital innovation is transforming how we operate and serve our customers. Being recognized for the eighth consecutive year underscores the consistency of our impact and the strength of our digital technology team," said Anupam Khare, senior vice president and chief information officer, Oshkosh Corporation. In addition to receiving the CIO 100 Award, Oshkosh recently was named to Computerworld's Best Places to Work in IT and was also recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies(R) by Ethisphere. To learn more about Oshkosh Corporation visit oshkoshcorp.com. About Oshkosh Corporation At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), Oshkosh Corp. make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people's lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG(R), Pierce(R), MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh(R) S-Series(TM), Oshkosh(R) Defense, McNeilus(R), IMT(R), Jerr-Dan(R), Frontline(TM) Communications, Oshkosh(R) Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech(TM) and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 26th, 2026
Oshkosh beats Q4 revenue estimates by 2.6% as heavy transportation equipment stocks rise 9.3%

Douglas Dynamics reported revenues of $184.5 million in Q4, up 28.6% year on year, beating analysts' expectations by 8.6%. The snowplough and ice equipment manufacturer delivered the fastest revenue growth among heavy transportation equipment stocks and exceeded EBITDA estimates. The heavy transportation equipment sector reported a strong quarter overall, with 12 tracked companies beating revenue consensus estimates by 4.6% on average. Share prices rose 9.3% on average following results. Oshkosh posted revenues of $2.69 billion, up 2.5% year on year, exceeding expectations by 2.6%. However, its full-year EPS guidance missed analysts' expectations. The stock has risen 1.2% since reporting, whilst Douglas Dynamics' shares have traded sideways at $42.94.

Business Wire
Mar 19th, 2026
Oshkosh unveils AI-powered contamination detection tech for refuse and recycling vehicles

Oshkosh Corporation has introduced AI-enabled technology to detect material contamination during refuse and recycling collection in real time. Developed by its McNeilus subsidiary in collaboration with Paris-based Lixo, the system uses computer vision and machine learning to identify over 80 contaminants, including plastic bags, yard waste and hazardous materials. The technology leverages artificial intelligence, edge computing and cloud-based analytics to help haulers and municipalities manage contamination, divert waste from landfills and meet environmental goals. It can be factory-installed on new McNeilus vehicles or retrofitted to existing fleets. Integration with McNeilus' ClearSky Intelligence telematics platform will allow customers to view contamination insights alongside operational data. The solution aims to support data-driven, sustainable refuse operations across North America.

Business Wire
Mar 2nd, 2026
Oshkosh Defense partners with Marine Depot Maintenance Command on digital manufacturing exchange

Oshkosh Defense has partnered with Marine Depot Maintenance Command on a public-private initiative supporting advanced manufacturing and the Digital Manufacturing Exchange (DMX), a secure digital platform designed to accelerate military part production and enhance fleet readiness. As an original equipment manufacturer, Oshkosh Defense will provide validated technical data enabling approved parts to be manufactured at point of need using secure, configuration-controlled processes. The system aims to reduce reliance on traditional supply chains, which are often extended and vulnerable in contested environments. DMX provides a secure framework for transmitting technical data packages whilst managing intellectual property controls, allowing approved users to produce parts globally. The partnership supports faster repairs and reduces downtime for critical military fleets operating in austere or contested environments.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 29th, 2026
Oshkosh shares slide 2.7% as 2026 profit forecast misses estimates by 6.7%

Oshkosh shares fell 2.7% after the specialty vehicles contractor reported mixed fourth-quarter results and issued disappointing full-year guidance. The company posted adjusted earnings of $2.26 per share, missing analyst estimates of $2.31, though quarterly sales of $2.69 billion beat expectations. For full-year 2026, Oshkosh projected adjusted earnings of approximately $11.50 per share at the midpoint, falling short of analyst estimates by 6.7%. The weaker profit forecast drove the stock decline. The stock has experienced 14 moves greater than 5% over the past year. Shares are up 8.6% year-to-date, trading at $143.56, close to their 52-week high of $156.60.

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