About the role#
We are looking for a Design Engineer Intern to join the Future Electrification team in Denton, Texas. This position is a full-time summer role for 2027. You will work within a collaborative small-team environment to support our engineering projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist product development engineers with daily tasks.
- Update product designs and create component or assembly drawings.
- Prepare engineering and technical documentation.
- Support validation and pilot truck build activities.
- Assist with validation and testing buck assembly.
- Maintain Six Sigma documentation to ensure high quality results.
- Prepare engineering activity and status reports.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering program.
- Strong analytical skills and an interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on test data.
- Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
- A resourceful, self-starting approach and strong professionalism.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Denton, Texas.
- The role is on-site and full-time for the Summer 2027 term.
- This is a paid position.
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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