About the role#
This is a summer 2027 internship for a Design Engineer within the Future Chassis engineering team. You will work on-site in Denton, Texas, as part of a small team to support product development and engineering operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist product development engineers with daily tasks.
- Update product designs and create component and assembly drawings.
- Prepare engineering and technical documentation.
- Support pilot truck build activities and validation testing buck assembly.
- Manage Six Sigma documentation to maintain quality standards.
- Draft engineering activity and status reports.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Engineering or related program, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Civil, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Proficiency in 3-Dimensional modeling software.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- A resourceful, self-starting attitude and professional demeanor.
Location & details#
- Location: Denton, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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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