About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Denton, Texas. You will work on-site with the Industrial Engineering team at Peterbilt Motors Company, supporting various manufacturing projects and operational reports.
What you'll do#
- Perform time studies to support future projects, labor balancing, and equipment optimization.
- Provide engineering support for sustaining projects involving tooling and equipment.
- Assist with in-process Capital Budget and continuous improvement projects.
- Conduct ergonomics investigations.
- Support connected manufacturing activities.
- Operate drones to support business needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Industrial or Mechanical Engineering program.
- Completion of your sophomore year of college.
- Strong technical, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to solve problems.
- Strong MS Office skills, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Flexibility to work portions of day and evening shifts.
- A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.
- Knowledge of industrial, hand, and power tools is preferred.
- Ability to work in a self-directed environment is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Denton, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
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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