PACCAR

Resident Engineer Intern Fall 2026

PACCAR  •  Columbus, MS (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Requisition Summary

The purpose of this Resident Engineer Internship is to provide meaningful professional process improvement, End of Line Testing experience, and Engine software experience to a collegiate student with proven academic performance and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

This position will work with closely with Resident Engineering, Hot Test, and Manufacturing Engineering. The intern will also assist in Engine defect reduction in Hot Test, ECU defect reduction in Hot Test, and Software process improvements.

Areas of focus:

  • ECU defect reduction in Hot Test
  • Optimization of Software Meetings
  • ISO 14229-1
  • Software Verification Tool
  • Software Update Template
  • Engage in Goals, Continuous Improvements & Projects.
  • Identify Hot Test Process Improvement Opportunities & Document

Qualifications & Skills

  • Pursuing B.S. Degree in Technology or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer).
  • MS Office proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint).
  • Ability to work in a self-directed environment required.
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to study Engineering Drawings and Design Specifications.
  • Knowledge of SAP & TeamCenter a plus.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
  • Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
  • A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferable.

Desired:

  • Knowledge of BOM’s & Component Structure preferred.
  • Leadership/Participation in extracurricular engineering related projects or teams.
  • AutoCAD Experience and Pro-E experience at a basic level.

Additional Job Board Information

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities

• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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