What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship 2026 - Thermal Management Engineer Intern position at PACCAR Technical Center?
Requisition Summary
The primary focus of this position will be to support Summer Test trip activities within the Thermal Management Group. The summer intern will work closely with and under the mentorship of experienced engineering and technical staff while assisting with the offsite test planning, prepping of test vehicles with the appropriate instrumentation and data acquisition equipment. The intern may participate in the Summer Test(s) by assisting with the test execution, data collection, and analysis of the “real-world” truck operation. This position will also collaborate with engineering and technical staff outside the department, offering a broader exposure to the work performed at the Technical Center and PACCAR’s North American engineering organizations.
The Summer Internship Program provides the opportunity to contribute to PACCAR’s truck and technology development efforts while gaining valuable engineering skills and experience. The Program also organizes professional, social events with interns working in various groups at the Technical Center and other engineering facilities.
Company Information
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Division Information
The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck and engine divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Some potential projects that this intern will work on are:
Undergraduate Students: $25.00/hour
Graduate Students: $30.00/hour
As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options, including:
The primary focus of this position will be to support Summer Test trip activities within the Thermal Management Group. The summer intern will work closely with and under the mentorship of experienced engineering and technical staff while assisting with the offsite test planning, prepping of test vehicles with the appropriate instrumentation and data acquisition equipment. The intern may participate in the Summer Test(s) by assisting with the test execution, data collection, and analysis of the “real-world” truck operation. This position will also collaborate with engineering and technical staff outside the department, offering a broader exposure to the work performed at the Technical Center and PACCAR’s North American engineering organizations.
The Summer Internship Program provides the opportunity to contribute to PACCAR’s truck and technology development efforts while gaining valuable engineering skills and experience. The Program also organizes professional, social events with interns working in various groups at the Technical Center and other engineering facilities.
Company Information
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Division Information
The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck and engine divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Some potential projects that this intern will work on are:
- Perform vehicle-level thermal management testing and data analysis, including environmental chambers and on-road evaluations.
- Hands-on instrumentation and data acquisition system setup and operation.
- Continual improvement of processes and/or products.
- This position requires a minimum Junior (3rd-year) standing working toward a BSME or equivalent degree in a related major.
- Heat transfer, thermodynamics, and/or fluid mechanics coursework completion preferred.
- This position will coordinate with engineering and technical support staff to prepare and instrument trucks and conduct testing under the supervision of experienced members of the team. This may include project and trip planning, test set up, data collection and analysis, and report writing.
- Excellent technical, communication, and team skills.
- Ability to manage personal workload and willingness, flexibility, and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands.
- Familiarity with analytical tools is desired (such as MATLAB/Simulink).
- Fundamental knowledge of automotive vehicle systems.
- Moderate domestic travel may be required of this position.
Undergraduate Students: $25.00/hour
Graduate Students: $30.00/hour
As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options, including:
- 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
Salary : $25 - $30