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Kenworth Truck Co. · 1 day ago

Summer 2026 Intern | Field Service Engineer

Kirkland, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle industry. They are seeking a highly motivated individual for a Field Service Engineer internship, where the intern will gain hands-on experience and work closely with engineering professionals to address dealer and customer concerns on vehicles in service.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with electrical/mechanical engineers, , software engineers, and Field Service representatives to address dealer/customer concerns on vehicles already in service

Follow product change project processes to provide service-related feedback into new product development

Ensure industry-leading serviceability and reliability are met, maintained, and exceeded on all components

Provide Field feedback to different engineering groups, and work to manage corrective action flows for related opportunities

Drive collaborative efforts effectively with cross-divisional counterparts supporting global design inputs as well as corrective actions on existing designs

Manage new product infant care Field defect identification, reporting, and corrective actions

Develop and execute effective communications for both awareness of concerns, available field corrective actions, and longer-term solution detail

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProblem-solvingData analysis softwarePlanning skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines: Engineering (Electrical, Automotive, or Mechanical), or other related degrees

Exceptional problem-solving skills and drive to develop innovative solution direction for issues reported in the Field

Ability to work in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative team environment

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and planning/tracking skills

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

Preferred

Junior or senior standing preferred

Familiarity with Failure Reporting And Corrective Action Systems

Demonstratable ability to analyze hardware and firmware designs

Moderate abilities in using data analysis software

Understanding of complex designs and applications as it impacts electrical/electronic systems, software-driven functionality, and their uses in heavy duty truck applications