PACCAR Technical Center · 11 hours ago
Summer Internship 2025 - Vehicle Performance Engineer Intern 1
Mount Vernon, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $30/hrPACCAR Technical Center is a global leader in the commercial vehicle industry, recognized for its innovative product development and testing. The Vehicle Performance Engineer Intern will support various test projects by assisting senior engineering staff with technical support, including data collection, test execution, and report writing.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with engineering teams to define test objectives and strategies
Develop project plans that define test deliverables, scope of activities, budgets, and schedules
Manage execution of projects to deliver results, coordinating resources and working closely with technical support groups and/or engineering teams
Execute vehicle-level test programs onsite and/or at offsite locations
Analyze data and exercise good engineering judgment to reach accurate conclusions
Communicate test results stating clear recommendations and proposals to design teams
Publish technical project reports to document test scope, methods, results, and conclusions
Support the product development and validation test activities of senior engineering staff in PTC validation groups
Qualification
Required
Must be at least a Junior (3rd-year) standing working toward a BSME or equivalent degree in a related major
Fundamental knowledge of automotive and commercial vehicle systems
Sound engineering judgment and technical analysis
Ability and desire to learn new tools and engineering methods
Effective project and time management
Effective communication, administration, and presentation skills
Ability to manage personal workload, demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and the willingness to learn and improve upon engineering processes
Preferred
Relevant work experience with a background in ground vehicle testing
Benefits
Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field
Company
PACCAR Technical Center
PACCAR Technical Center’s (PTC) world-class engineering, simulation, and validation capabilities accelerate product development and ensure that PACCAR continues to deliver the highest-quality products in the industry.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase