About the role#
The Kenworth division of PACCAR is looking for an Engineering Intern to support field service activities. You will work alongside electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to investigate vehicle concerns and contribute to real-world engineering solutions for heavy-duty trucks. This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team to address dealer and customer concerns on vehicles in service.
- Provide service-related feedback into new product development by following project processes.
- Manage corrective action flows and identify new product field defects.
- Communicate effectively regarding field corrective actions and long-term solution details.
- Collaborate with cross-divisional counterparts to support global design inputs.
- Ensure reliability and serviceability requirements are met for vehicle components.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably with junior or senior standing.
- Pursuit of a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to analyze hardware and firmware designs.
- Familiarity with Failure Reporting and Corrective Action Systems.
- Moderate proficiency in data analysis software.
- Understanding of complex designs as they relate to heavy-duty truck systems.
- Strong communication, planning, and interpersonal skills.
- Competency with standard office software.
Location & details#
- Location: Kirkland, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25 per hour for undergraduate students or $30 per hour for graduate students.
- Benefits: Includes 401k with company match, medical, dental, and vision plans, and flexible spending accounts.
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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