PACCAR Powertrain is seeking motivated and innovative engineering students to join our Summer 2026 Internship Programwithin the Engine Test Lab team Interns will work hands-on with heavy duty powertrain systems to support testing, validation, and performance evaluation of PACCAR’s next generation engines and aftertreatment technologies.
What to Expect
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), in person
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, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
About PACCAR Powertrain
Global PACCAR Powertrain organization engineers and manufactures integrated, high efficiency engines, automated transmissions, and axle systems for Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. Through advanced engineering, vertically integrated manufacturing, and robust aftermarket support, the organization delivers powertrain systems optimized for performance, durability, fuel efficiency, and sustainability.
Its portfolio includes PACCAR’s MX13 and MX11 engines, TX12 and TX18 automated transmissions, and advanced 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
As an Engine Test Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers and technicians to support testing activities in a world-class engine development environment. You will contribute to:
Conducting performance, durability, and emissions tests on heavyduty engines and powertrain systems
Supporting validation of new engine hardware, software, and aftertreatment components
Designing and building tools or fixtures to improve powertrain testing efficiency, emissions measurement, and data processing workflows
Troubleshooting issues with test cell instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Analyzing test data using tools such as AVL Concerto
Assisting with technical report preparation and documentation updates for instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Qualifications
Required:
Currently in junior or senior year of a bachelor’s degree program (graduation 2026–2027) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics), other STEM fields, or related discipline.
Strong computer and data analysis skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to collaborate effectively with ETL technicians and engineering staff
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred:
Enrollment in a master's program
Experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition, or powertrain systems
Familiarity with AVL Concerto, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools
Paccar Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hour (pay varies by undergraduate and graduate degree)
SIP 401k with up to a 5% company match
Paid Holidays (work-location scheduled)
Sick Leave (WA only)
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and 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, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.
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.
