About the role#
The IT Applications internship at PACCAR Parts provides a hands-on work assignment within our division. You will participate in department meetings and company events to gain a clear understanding of our operations. At the end of the term, you will present your accomplishments to senior management and fellow interns.
What you'll do#
- Identify impacted programs, files, interfaces, and business processes early in the development cycle.
- Uncover hidden dependencies and business rules that are often missed during manual analysis.
- Use AI tools to analyze source code, documentation, and system dependencies.
- Perform automated change impact assessments.
- Generate testing scenarios and regression test requirements.
- Improve project estimates, planning accuracy, and resource forecasting.
- Reduce time spent on manual impact analysis and minimize schedule delays.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program or recent graduation. Junior or senior standing is preferred.
- Familiarity with AI concepts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivation and a team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a group.
Location & details#
- Location: Renton, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour for undergraduate students, $30.00 per hour for graduate students.
- Benefits: Includes 401k with company match, medical, dental, vision, sick leave, and relocation assistance where applicable.
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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