Summer - Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

Date: Oct 26, 2026

Company: PACCAR

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.

Kenworth Truck Company: Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems.

Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Requisition Summary

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to support the development of commercial electric vehicle systems. The intern will work alongside electrical, mechanical, and software engineers on system design, integration, validation, and quality initiatives while gaining hands‑on experience in a collaborative engineering environment. The ideal candidate is pursuing an engineering degree and has strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills .

Internships include unique learning opportunities such as:

• Learn first‑hand from the industry’s top professionals
• Work directly with Managers and Senior Managers
• Develop mentoring relationships with engineering leaders
• Gain valuable hands‑on experience working on projects
• Expand your professional network

Candidates will interview with the following departments:

• Future EV Development/ Zero Emissions
• Chassis
• Cab/Outerbody
• Technical Services
• Engines
• Powertrain

This internship is scheduled to begin May or June 2027.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and other engineering professionals to ensure quality commercial electric vehicle designs and systems integration
• Follow project management processes to maintain schedule and functionality
• Ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met, maintained, and exceeded on all components
• Analyze system needs and requirements to influence system architecture designs
• Develop and document engineering specifications for new vehicle control functions, including autonomous vehicles
• Drive collaborative efforts effectively with cross-divisional counterparts on global design direction
• Support validation activities across supplier and internal teams to ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met, maintained, or exceeded on all components and systems
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and drive to develop innovative automotive components, driving to develop medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and planning/tracking skills
• Competency with standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Able to learn and use new processes and techniques and resourcefully solve complex technical issues
• Commitment to reliability,…