Powertrain Engineering Internship - Summer 2025

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality, light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

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Requisition Summary

PACCAR is looking for an intern to drive cross-functional product development for electrified powertrain program. Engage with internal and external teams to communicate and deliver technical requirements necessary to complete program tollgate deliverables. Work with engineering and product planning organizations to develop a strategy for a cost-efficient electrified powertrain solution.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Digest and Understand requirements/specification for specific component and/or sub-system for the electrified powertrain.
• Work with cross-functional division engineering to seek alignment and understand the needs for the electrified powertrain program.
• Draft technical requirements for component/sub-system and share with relevant cross-functional team and seek alignment.
• Learn and Understand PACCAR’s Product Creation Process.

Skills / Competencies

The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:

• Pursuing degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong Analytical skills with a good understanding of Automotive Systems/Sub-Systems.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Education

Bachelors or Master in progress. 

U.S. Intern Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Sick Leave
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for internship positions is $25 an hour for undergraduate students and $30 an hour for graduate students. Additionally, this role is eligible for a range of benefit options listed above. If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site. PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.