About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship with the Chassis Development team at Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR company. You will work on-site in Denton, Texas, during the summer of 2027. You will join experienced engineers to support design projects and technical reporting.
What you'll do#
- Identify and start designs for complex chassis components.
- Manage design projects from initial planning and concept development through to testing and implementation.
- Create CAD models and drawings using Windchill and Creo.
- Perform stress analysis and FEA to validate designs.
- Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and GD&T principles.
- Support DVP&R, FMEA, and other DFSS activities.
- Coordinate with engineering groups across the company, including the PACCAR Technical Center and other divisions.
- Manage supplier activities and support the sourcing process.
- Prepare status reports on engineering activities.
- Identify and resolve production or quality assurance issues.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering or related degree program.
- Strong analytical skills and an interest in testing and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- A resourceful, self-starting approach and a high level of professionalism.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Denton, Texas.
- This is an on-site, full-time position for the summer of 2027.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About PACCAR
PACCAR designs and manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Its primary brands include Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company also produces diesel engines, provides financial services, and manages a global parts distribution network. Based in Bellevue, Washington, the organization operates worldwide with a workforce of over 19,000 employees.
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