Summer Internship 2025 - Powertrain Validation and Systems Acceptance Engineer

Requisition Summary

The PACCAR Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity to learn about PACCAR through a work assignment as a Powertrain Validation and Systems Acceptance Engineer.  Each intern will be integrated into division and department meetings, activities, and events to ensure an understanding of PACCAR and our truck brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our dynamic organization, while learning valuable engineering skills to add your resume.  At the end of your internship, you have the opportunity to present your accomplishments to your fellow interns and senior management. PACCAR provides a professional, real-life intern experience while also providing opportunities to meet other interns and participate in events at our truck companies, testing facility and more. Start your career as an intern with PACCAR today! 

The Paccar Technical Center is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the development and validation of emerging technologies such as vehicle electrification and autonomous driving systems. Work with professional engineers on hands-on projects and learn state of the art technologies! The Paccar Technical Center is located in scenic Mt. Vernon, Washington north of Seattle and south of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

As an intern in the Powertrain Validation and Systems Acceptance Engineering team at PACCAR, you will assist in the vehicle testing and validation of our electric and alternative fuel powertrain systems. You will participate in both hardware and software validation activities, contributing to the improvement of our vehicle systems' performance and reliability. This internship includes unique opportunities to: 

• Participate in the validation of powertrain and electric vehicle systems.
• Assist in developing and executing test plans for system acceptance.
• Analyze test data to identify trends and anomalies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to refine testing protocols.
• Document and report test results accurately.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills required
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Working knowledge of battery electric and Hybrid vehicles

Education

Junior or senior working towards an Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree.

PACCAR Benefits

Undergraduate Students: $25.00/hour
Graduate Students: $30.00/hour

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

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• 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