About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer 2027 term. You will join the Low Cab Forward team in Denton, Texas. This role is on-site.
What you'll do#
- Identify and initiate complex design projects, including necessary research and concept development.
- Manage projects from planning and packaging studies through to testing and implementation.
- Create CAD models and drawings using Creo and Windchill.
- Apply knowledge of FEA, stress analysis, and GD&T principles.
- Work with materials and manufacturing processes specific to vehicle chassis components.
- Develop and support FMEA, DVP&R, and DFSS activities.
- Coordinate with engineering groups and divisions across the company.
- Support sourcing processes and manage supplier activities.
- Prepare status reports and resolve production or quality assurance issues.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering or related program.
- Experience or ability to work with Creo or similar CAD software.
- Strong analytical skills and an interest in testing and reporting.
- Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to multi-task, work independently, and maintain professional standards.
Location & details#
- Location: Denton, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
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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