PACCAR Technical Center · 22 hours ago
Summer Internship 2025 - Materials Analysis
Mount Vernon, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $30/hrPACCAR is a Fortune 500 company recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle industry. The materials analysis internship will support vehicle and powertrain products by conducting tests and analysis on various materials under the guidance of materials engineers.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Completion of materials property tests ranging from hardness, tensile strength, and chemical analysis to evaluating effects of operating environment and material fatigue life
Develop test fixtures, comply with industry standards, and document test results
Perform metallurgical sample preparation and participate in failure analysis
Qualification
Required
The successful candidate must be in a Junior or Senior standing working towards a bachelor of science in engineering, materials science, or chemistry
Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Lift and carry at least 50 pounds
Push and pull at least 125 pounds
Repetitive bending, stooping and kneeling
Frequent work at or above shoulder level
Good manual dexterity
Ability to use vibratory tools
Ability to work with or around solvents, degreasing agents, greases, oils paints and solder with proper safety equipment
Work in areas of high temperature and humidity
Work with vehicle fluids
Work in areas of high noise with hearing protection
Tolerate eye, hearing, and foot protection
Good vision/depth perception with or without corrective lenses
Work around electronic equipment
Preferred
Experience and desire for hands on work in sample preparation and testing
Ability to learn new techniques quickly
Understanding of basic statistics and experience with Design of Experiments
Strong technical writing skills
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
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