PACCAR · 5 hours ago
Technical Project Management Intern
PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle industry. They are seeking a Technical Project Management Intern to gain hands-on experience in project leadership supporting the development of advanced vehicle electronics and embedded software.
TransportationManufacturingAutomotiveProduct Design
Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Product Development
Support early phase design research, development and test schedules, track risks, and assist with quality review workflows
Partner with hardware, software, and systems engineering leads to coordinating component-level tasks and maintaining team alignment and project delivery
Gather status updates on new development and defects, find and mitigate risks, and track engineering issues between Truck Division Program Managers and Embedded Engineering teams
Technical & Cross Functional Support
Prepare materials for technical reviews, document action items, and follow up with cross-functional stakeholders
Participate in discussions around new technical concepts and help document innovation requiring IP consideration
Support Functional Safety activities by tracking action items and learning how safety concepts (ISO 26262) are reviewed and approved
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Create tools, and visualizations with repeatable AI prompts or custom code
Assist with updates to department procedures, documentation, and process optimization efforts
Develop and present project updates for internal stakeholders with guidance from senior TPMs
Contribute to improvements in software design, testing, and validation processes
Learn and support ASPICE aligned development practices across engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Currently a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree (graduation 2026–2027) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer, Software), STEM, or a related field
Foundational understanding of electrical systems, embedded components, or software development
Interest in coordinating cross functional engineering project work
Basic understanding of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or Iterative)
Coursework or exposure to engineering product development workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and nontechnical audiences
Ability to collaborate effectively and manage multiple tasks
Willingness to travel domestically if required (rare for internships)
Preferred
Pursuing a master's degree or active involvement in technical clubs, engineering organizations, or hands-on project teams
Interest or experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, robotics, or embedded systems engineering
Familiarity with project planning tools such as MS Project, Timeline, or equivalent
Familiarity with project management tools such as Rational Team Concert, Jira, or Monday
Exposure MATLAB/Simulink, Rhapsody, DOORS Next Gen, or requirements and modeling tools
Familiarity with vehicle networking protocols such as CAN, J1939, or LIN through coursework or lab projects
Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety or ASPICE from classes or independent study
Understanding systems engineering principles and requirements of management
Exposure Six Sigma, Lean, or other process improvement methodologies
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
Global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality premium trucks.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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