Summer 2026 Intern | Vehicle Integration

Company Information

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

Kenworth Truck Company : Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

This internship is scheduled to begin in May or June 2026.

The Vehicle Integration team has one Vehicle Simulation Intern within the overall Engineering umbrella.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and other engineering professionals to ensure quality commercial electric vehicle designs and systems integration
• Follow project management processes to maintain schedule and functionality
• Ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met, maintained, and exceeded on all components
• Analyze system needs and requirements to influence system architecture designs
• Develop and document engineering specifications for new vehicle control functions, including autonomous vehicles
• Drive collaborative efforts effectively with cross-divisional counterparts on global design direction
• Support validation activities across supplier and internal teams to ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met, maintained or exceeded on all components and systems
• Positions are available in Washington State and Texas. Please specify your preference when applying

Qualifications & Skills

Additional Attributes

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

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for internship positions is $25 an hour for undergraduate students and $30 an hour for graduate students. Additionally, this role is eligible for a range of benefit options listed above.

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site . PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability.