Human Resources - Summer Internship 2026

About PACCAR

PACCAR is a Global 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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information

PACCAR's Information Technology Division (ITD), located in Renton, WA utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide systems development, consulting, voice, and data communications services to the entire corporation, which has high visibility in the technology sector.

The Role

PACCAR ITD is searching for talented individuals to join our Internship Program!

• Internships include unique learning opportunities :
• Learn first-hand from the industry's top professionals
• Work directly with Managers and Senior Managers
• Develop mentoring relationships
• Gain valuable hands-on experience

PACCAR Information Technology Division (ITD) has an exciting opening for an HR internship. This position provides the candidate the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on HR experience at a large organization. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our dynamic organization, while enhancing your resume. At the end of your internship, you will present your accomplishments to your fellow interns and senior management. PACCAR interns have a great deal of visibility within our company. Don't miss out on an exciting opportunity!

About the Team

As a PACCAR IT Division Human Resources Intern, you will be a part of an inspiring team from diverse background and experiences. We are a small, but mighty team that hold the responsibility for over 400 employees spanning the US and Mexico.

You will gain experience from individuals who have been in Human Resources for over 30 years to just beginning their careers; from employee relations to employee engagement; and from recruiting talent to onboarding and maintaining - so the breadth of knowledge is far-reaching. We are looking for individuals with a thirst for knowledge, a passion for diversity, equity and inclusion, and a love for data-driven decision making.

Come and join a team that is there to assist in your development and gain real-world experience, while utilizing the tools you learned in school. This is an internship formulated to give you the skills necessary to enter the workforce equipped and prepared.

Job Responsibilities & Projects

Required Experience & Skills

Education (List required and / or preferred education)

Benefits of working at PACCAR

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including :

Diversity & Inclusion

PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions, and increases employee engagement.

PACCAR increases awareness through the efforts of global company-wide Diversity Councils and various employee resource groups that support initiatives & activities including multi-cultural events, outreach, mentorship programs, and more. PACCAR has been awarded the Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018 by the Women in Trucking Association and Newsweek 2023 America's Greatest Workplaces for Women.

For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment page : Diversity and Inclusion (paccar.com)

Additional Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future.

The salaries for intern positions are as follows :