2025 Summer Internship: Division Applications

Company Information

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 also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has an opening for an Engineering Intern to add to our Division Applications Team in Denton, Texas.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

This position will be working on various projects and reports to include but not limited to:

• Updating and adding information to the Engineering Data Book and Body Builder Manuals.

• Responding to dealers, bodybuilders, and customers in a professional manner to meet or exceed their vehicle spec’ing needs.

• Identifying options and alternatives to simplify and improve the chassis spec’ing process.

• Creating quote chassis using the SmartSpec sales tool for customer quotes.

• Providing vehicle weight information for use in SmartSpec and EASOP. Provide weight estimates to assist customers and dealers during the specification process.

• Providing customer assistance on gearing recommendations to meet the customer’s powertrain optimization goals.

• Participating in customer reviews as the technical resource supporting the Sales Department

Skills

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

• Exceptional Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Multi-tasking
• Self-starter and Resourceful
• Strong Professionalism
• Analytical
• Interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on tests

Education

The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering, or a related program.  

General Description of Internship 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
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• 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

General Description of Other Internship Benefits

• This position offers relocation assistance benefits for those who are located 50 miles away or more

Competencies

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

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