About the role#
This internship position is for a Mechanical Engineering student to join the Air Systems Development team at Peterbilt Motors Company. You will work on design projects and engineering reports while collaborating with various departments across the company.
What you'll do#
- Identify and initiate design projects of a complex nature.
- Conduct research to support your design work.
- Manage projects through planning, concept development, calculation, design analysis, packaging studies, testing, implementation, and evaluation.
- Create CAD models and drawings using Windchill and Creo.
- Apply stress analysis, FEA, and GD&T principles.
- Use your knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes for vehicle chassis components.
- Develop and support FMEA, DVP&R, and DFSS.
- Support the sourcing process and manage supplier activities.
- Coordinate projects with other engineering groups and divisions.
- Prepare engineering activity status reports.
- Identify, prioritize, and resolve production and quality assurance issues.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering or related program.
- Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to multi-task.
- A self-starter and resourceful attitude.
- Strong professionalism and an analytical mindset.
- Interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on tests.
Location & details#
- Location: Denton, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship. PACCAR does not provide sponsorship for this role.
About PACCAR
PACCAR designs and manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Its primary brands include Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company also produces diesel engines, provides financial services, and manages a global parts distribution network. Based in Bellevue, Washington, the organization operates worldwide with a workforce of over 19,000 employees.
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