About the role#
The Kenworth Division of PACCAR offers a summer internship for students interested in product planning. You will work on projects that support the product development life cycle, from initial research to launch. This role provides an opportunity to work alongside managers and senior leaders in a manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Research customer needs and identify opportunities for new products or improvements.
- Collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and operations teams.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform product decisions.
- Assist in the development of a forecasting tool.
- Help plan and implement customer-focused research events.
- Learn the product development process, including design, prototyping, and testing.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Business, Marketing, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
- Junior or senior standing is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data for decision-making.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of or experience in Human Centered Design.
- Professionalism and the ability to interact effectively with managers, co-workers, and customers.
- A strong interest in the trucking industry.
Location & details#
- Location: Kirkland, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027 (beginning in May or June).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25 per hour for undergraduate students and $30 per hour for graduate students.
- Status: 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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