PACCAR Technical Center · 21 hours ago
OBD Calibration Intern - Powertrain Development
Mount Vernon, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $30/hrPACCAR Technical Center is seeking motivated and innovative students to join their Summer 2026 Internship Program within the On‑Board Diagnostics Development team. Interns will gain hands-on experience and work on meaningful projects that contribute to PACCAR Powertrain's OBD technology while building their professional network across various teams.
Automotive
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop MATLAB scripts to automate reporting for High Mileage Accumulation (HMA) test fleets
Build Simulink-based simulation tools to model OBD algorithm behavior
Conduct vehicle and test‑cell evaluations to validate simulation tools and diagnostic strategies
Provide hands-on support for Climatic Chassis Dynamometer and Portable Chassis Dyno test activities
Perform vehicle-level diagnostic testing to understand how configuration differences influence OBD performance and execution rates
Qualification
Required
Third or fourth year of bachelor's degree completed (graduation date 2026 – 2027) in one of the following STEM disciplines: Engineering (Mechatronics, Electrical, Software, Computer, Mechanical), Science, or related field required
Foundational understanding of mechanics of materials and fluid dynamics
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Experience with technical writing
Exposure to MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools
Benefits
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
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