What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship 2025 - Powertrain Validation and Systems Acceptance Engineer position at PACCAR?
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
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 :
Salary : $25 - $30
