Technical Project Management Intern

PACCAR Electronics is seeking motivated and detail-oriented students to join our Summer 2026 Internship Program as part of our Technical Project Management (TPM) team. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience for project leadership supporting the development of advanced vehicle electronics, embedded software, and next generation commercial vehicle technologies. 

What to Expect  

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), in person  

• Duration: Minimum 12 weeks 

• Location: Kirkland, WA 

• Start Dates: May 18, 2026, or June 22, 2026 

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this role (H1B, TN, OPT, etc.) 

About PACCAR 

PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. 

About Global PACCAR Electronics 

GPE organization, which serves Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications.  This includes developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations. You will collaborate with an international, cross-functional team focused on driving superior technical solutions.   

Job Responsibilities  

As a Technical Project Management Intern, you will learn how complex engineering programs are planned, managed, and delivered by supporting activities such as: 

• Project Coordination & Product Development
  • Support early phase design research, development and test schedules, track risks, and assist with quality review workflows
  • Partner with hardware, software, and systems engineering leads to coordinating component-level tasks and maintaining team alignment and project delivery
  • Gather status updates on new development and defects, find and mitigate risks, and track engineering issues between Truck Division Program Managers and Embedded Engineering teams 

• Technical & Cross Functional Support
  • Prepare materials for technical reviews, document action items, and follow up with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Participate in discussions around new technical concepts and help document innovation requiring IP consideration
  • Support Functional Safety activities by tracking action items and learning how safety concepts (ISO 26262) are reviewed and approved

• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Create tools, and visualizations with repeatable AI prompts or custom code
  • Assist with updates to department procedures, documentation, and process optimization efforts
  • Develop and present project updates for internal stakeholders with guidance from senior TPMs
  • Contribute to improvements in software design, testing, and validation processes
  • Learn and support ASPICE aligned development practices across engineering teams. 

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Currently a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree (graduation 2026–2027) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer, Software), STEM, or a related field
  • Foundational understanding of electrical systems, embedded components, or software development
  • Interest in coordinating cross functional engineering project work
  • Basic understanding of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or Iterative)
  • Coursework or exposure to engineering product development workflows
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and nontechnical audiences
  • Ability to collaborate effectively and manage multiple tasks
  • Willingness to travel domestically if required (rare for internships)

• Preferred:
  • Pursuing a master's degree or active involvement in technical clubs, engineering organizations, or hands-on project teams
  • Interest or experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, robotics, or embedded systems engineering
  • Familiarity with project planning tools such as MS Project, Timeline, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as Rational Team Concert, Jira, or Monday
  • Exposure MATLAB/Simulink, Rhapsody, DOORS Next Gen, or requirements and modeling tools
  • Familiarity with vehicle networking protocols such as CAN, J1939, or LIN through coursework or lab projects
  • Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety or ASPICE from classes or independent study
  • Understanding systems engineering principles and requirements of management
  • Exposure Six Sigma, Lean, or other process improvement methodologies. 

Paccar Benefits 

• The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hour (pay varies by undergraduate and graduate degree) 

• SIP 401k with up to a 5% company match  

• Paid Holidays (work-location scheduled) 

• Sick Leave (WA only) 

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance   

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)  

• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more 

Additional Job Board Information   

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.