Summer Internship 2025 - Vehicle Performance Engineer Intern

This engineering intern role for Vehicle Performance will support various test projects, by providing senior engineering staff with technical support. The successful candidate will currently be enrolled in an Engineering degree and have a fundamental knowledge of automotive systems and/or ground vehicle testing. This position would provide support to members of the team collecting data, running tests, presenting, writing test reports, work orders, coordinating testing with drivers, and Vehicle Operations.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to define test objectives and strategies.
• Develop project plans that define test deliverables, scope of activities, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage execution of projects to deliver results, coordinating resources and working closely with technical support groups and/or engineering teams.
• Execute vehicle-level test programs onsite and/or at offsite locations.
• Analyze data and exercise good engineering judgment to reach accurate conclusions.
• Communicate test results stating clear recommendations and proposals to design teams.  
• Publish technical project reports to document test scope, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Support the product development and validation test activities of senior engineering staff in PTC validation groups

Qualifications

• Must be at least a Junior (3rd-year) standing working toward a BSME or equivalent degree in a related major.
• Relevant work experience with a background in ground vehicle testing preferred. 
• Fundamental knowledge of automotive and commercial vehicle systems.
• Sound engineering judgment and technical analysis. 
• Ability and desire to learn new tools and engineering methods.
• Effective project and time management.
• Effective communication, administration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage personal workload, demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and the willingness to learn and improve upon engineering processes.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is 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 also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information

The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winch divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. We are located in beautiful Mt. Vernon, WA.

Intern Benefits

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 undergraduate students is $25/hr and for graduate students $30/hr. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed below.

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
• 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