About the role#
We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer Intern to join our team in Kirkland, Washington, for the Summer 2027 term. You will work alongside electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to develop commercial electric vehicle designs and integrate complex systems. This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality vehicle design and system integration.
- Follow project management processes to meet schedule requirements and maintain system functionality.
- Create engineering documentation, including component and harness drawings, diagrams, and routings.
- Prepare engineering change notices and support test coordination, production, and customer service.
- Analyze system needs to influence architecture designs and document specifications for new vehicle control functions.
- Work with cross-divisional counterparts and support validation activities across internal and supplier teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, with junior or senior standing preferred.
- Proficiency in requirements management, systems engineering, 3D CAD software, and Mentor Graphics.
- Ability to analyze hardware and firmware designs.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and planning skills.
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
- Active participation in a university-sponsored engineering club.
- Competency with standard office software.
Location & details#
- Location: Kirkland, WA
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $25 per hour for undergraduate students or $30 per hour for graduate students
- Benefits: Includes 401k with company match, medical, dental, and vision plans, sick leave, and flexible spending accounts.
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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