PACCAR

Engine Systems Verification Intern

PACCAR  •  $25 - $30/hr  •  Mount Vernon, WA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

PACCAR Global Powertrain is seeking motivated and innovative students to join our Summer 2026 Internship Program within the Engine Systems Verification team.

Program

PACCAR Global Powertrain is seeking motivated and innovative students to join our Summer 2026 Internship Program within the Engine Systems Verification team.

The PACCAR Summer Internship Program provides hands-on experience collaborating with the Global Engine Team while learning about PACCAR’s world‑class truck brands—Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. As a PACCAR intern, you will:

  • Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, and department-wide activities.
  • Contribute to meaningful, impact-driven projects supporting PACCAR Powertrain’s OBD technology.
  • Build your professional network across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams.
  • Present your project outcomes to fellow interns and senior leaders.

Interns are highly visible contributors—this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What to Expect

  • Schedule:Full-time(40hoursweek),inperson
  • Duration: Minimum 12 weeks
  • Location: Mount Vernon, WA
  • Start Dates: May 18, 2026, or June 22, 2026
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this role (H1B, TN, OPT, etc.)

About PACCAR

PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle,financial,andcustomerservicefields.PACCARisaglobaltechnologyleaderinthedesign,manufacture,and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth,PeterbiltandDAFnameplates.PACCARdesignsandmanufacturesadvanceddieselenginesandprovides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

About Global Powertrain

PACCAR GlobalPowertrainorganizationengineersandmanufacturesintegrated,highefficiencyengines,automated transmissions, and axle systems for Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. Through advanced engineering, vertically integratedmanufacturing,androbustaftermarketsupport,theorganizationdeliverspowertrainsystemsoptimizedfor performance, durability, fuel efficiency, and sustainability.

ItsportfolioincludesPACCAR’sMX13andMX11engines,TX12andTX18automatedtransmissions,andadvanced axle technologies—designed to function as a fully integrated system that enhances drivability, reduces lifecycle costs, and ensures consistent reliability across PACCAR’s global truck brands.

Job Responsibilities

  • Executeestablishedenginetestcasesanddevelopclear,detailedtechnicalreportsdocumentingtestresults
  • Contribute to continuous-improvement efforts by updating and refining vehicle testing procedures
  • Conductenginetest-cellevaluationstovalidatenewenginesoftwareensuringtransparentfunctionalityand performance transparency
  • Providehands-onsupportforengineinstrumentationsetupandtroubleshooting,whileidentifyingand recommending process improvements
  • Performin-vehicleengineverificationtestingtoassesshowkeyperformancecharacteristicsinfluencecustomer drive-ability

Qualifications

Required:

  • Junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (graduation 2026–2027) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Software, Computer), Science, or a related STEM discipline; OR currently enrolled in a Master’s program.
  • Foundationalunderstandingofmechanicsofmaterialsandfluiddynamics.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

  • Experience with technical writing
  • Exposure to MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools

Paccar Benefits

  • Thepayrangeforthispositionis$25.00-$30.00/hour(payvariesbyundergraduateandgraduatedegree) SIP 401k with up to a 5% company match
  • PaidHolidays(work-locationscheduled)
  • Sick Leave (CA & WA only)
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible SpendingAccount (FSA) / Health SavingsAccount (HSA)
  • LifeandAccidentalDeathandDismembermentinsuranceEAPservicesincludewellnessplans,estateplanning, financial counseling, and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCARpromotesequalemploymentopportunitiesbyimplementingpoliciesandpracticesthatensureemployeesand applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information,militaryorveteranstatusorotherlegallyprotectedstatus.Thisappliestorecruitment,selection,placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.

PACCAR

About PACCAR

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company builds premium commercial vehicles for sale in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia and for export throughout the world. Peterbilt Motors also designs, manufactures and distributes premium commercial vehicles in the US and Canada. DAF Trucks manufactures trucks in the Netherlands, Belgium, Brasil and the United Kingdom for sale throughout Western and Eastern Europe, and export to Asia, Africa, North and South America.

PACCAR Parts operates a network of parts distribution centers offering aftermarket support to Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF dealers and customers around the world. Aftermarket support includes customer call centers operating 24 hours a day throughout the year and technologically advanced systems to enhance inventory control and expedite order processing.

PACCAR Financial Services provides finance, lease and insurance services to dealers and customers in more than 100 countries including a portfolio of more than 175,000 trucks and trailers and total assets in excess of $12 billion. The group includes PACCAR Leasing, a major full-service truck leasing company in North America, with a fleet of over 39,000 vehicles.

Environmental responsibility is one of PACCAR’s core values. The company regularly develops new programs to help protect and preserve the environment and PACCAR has established ambitious goals to further reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency in its truck models.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, WA
Year Founded
Unknown
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