What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Internship: Vehicle Performance Test Engineer position at PACCAR?
Job Details
Company Information
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Peterbilt Motors Company
On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.
Requisition Summary
Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has an opening for a Vehicle Performance Test Engineer Intern to add to our Advanced Design & Vehicle Performance Team in Denton, Texas.
Job Responsibilities
This position will be working on various projects and reports to include but not limited to:
Required Qualifications
The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering, or a related program.
Preferred Qualifications
The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:
General Description of Internship Benefits
As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups - The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women's Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).
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PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Peterbilt Motors Company
On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.
Requisition Summary
Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has an opening for a Vehicle Performance Test Engineer Intern to add to our Advanced Design & Vehicle Performance Team in Denton, Texas.
Job Responsibilities
This position will be working on various projects and reports to include but not limited to:
- Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Testing
- Vehicle Ride Testing
- Steering Testing
- Fuel Economy Testing
- Temperature Testing
- Developing Data Collection and Analysis Methods
Required Qualifications
The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering, or a related program.
Preferred Qualifications
The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:
- Exceptional Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Multi-tasking
- Self-starter and Resourceful
- Strong Professionalism
- Analytical
- Interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on tests
General Description of Internship Benefits
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
- Paid holidays
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- 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
- This position may offer stipend assistance benefits
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups - The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women's Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).
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