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Date: Mar 17, 2025
Location: Kirkland, WA, US, 98033
Company: PACCAR
PACCAR Electronics Organization is seeking talented individuals to join our Summer 2025 Internship Program!
What to Expect
Internships are in-person for 40 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks
Location: Kirkland, WA
Start Date: May 19, 2025 or June 23, 2025
Visa Sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, OPT, etc.) is not available for this position
Company Information
PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands 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.
Your next career move is waiting at PACCAR 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. Join the PACCAR team today!
About the Team
PACCAR Electronics organization, which serve Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF, is a rapidly expanding organization that is transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. This includes developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations. You will collaborate with an international, cross-functional team focused on driving superior technical solutions. Successful applicants will demonstrate individual creativity in addressing challenges and opportunities while working within a supportive team to develop industry-leading solutions for the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry.
Job Summary
PACCAR Electronics Organization is looking for curious, creative, and motivated individuals who are passionate about new technologies with a special interest in learning automotive embedded systems. Internship roles in our teams provide significant independence and ownership of projects, while providing excellent mentorship and guidance.
Please review the following positions and specify your position preference when applying.
Software Release Intern
Software Integration & Test Intern
Embedded Hardware Intern
What You’ll Do
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, safety engineers, and other 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
Required Qualifications
Third or fourth year of bachelor’s degree completed (graduation date 2025 – 2026) in one of the following STEM disciplines:
Engineering (Mechatronics, Electrical, Software, Mechanical), Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
Demonstrate a high level of independence, motivation, and excellent analytical and written communication skills, alongside sound engineering judgment.
Exceptional organizational, and problem-solving skills and a drive to develop innovative solutions
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative team environment
Competency with standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
Able to learn and use new processes and techniques and resourcefully solve complex technical issues
Commitment to reliability, value, and quality in all aspects of work
Willingness to grow continuously, both personally and professionally with strong results and goal-driven orientation
Additional Attributes
Master’s program preferred
Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (MATLAB/Simulink, C++, C#, etc.)
Demonstratable ability to analyze hardware and firmware designs
Active participant in a university-sponsored engineering club (Ecocar, Formula SAE, SARP, Etc.)
Understanding of complex design and application as it impacts electrical/electronic systems, architecture, and software-driven functionality
Compensation and Benefit
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hour (pay varies by undergraduate and graduate degree)
SIP 401k with up to a 5% company match
Paid Holidays (work-location scheduled)
Sick Leave (WA only)
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.