2027 Summer Internship: Data Engineer

PACCAR•Denton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, is hiring a Data Engineer Intern for its Advanced Analytics team in Denton, Texas. The intern will contribute to analytics, reporting, AI vision, and data engineering projects, collaborating with product owners, analysts, business partners, stakeholders, and end users. The work includes building automated and scalable data pipelines, orchestrating jobs, supporting production pipelines, contributing to data architecture and design patterns, and developing ways to measure and improve data quality. The role uses an AWS and Qlik Replicate-based technology stack, Apache Airflow, and Agile/Scrum methods. This is a 2027 summer internship. Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, Informatics, or a related field. Preferred qualifications include SQL and Python proficiency, experience with reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI, and understanding of generative AI, along with communication, collaboration, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. PACCAR interns receive a competitive salary and a range of benefit options. The position may offer stipend assistance benefits.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, Informatics, or a related program.

Nice To Haves

Basic proficiency with SQL and Python for data manipulation, query writing, and script development.
Experience participating in highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team environments on complex projects.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Understanding of generative AI models, their applications, and practical implications in business contexts.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting findings to diverse stakeholders.
Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines effectively.
Self-starter mentality, resourcefulness, and independent problem-solving capabilities.
Professionalism and commitment to high-quality, ethical work standards.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw actionable insights.
Interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to drive informed decisions.

Responsibilities

Design and implement reporting and analytics features in collaboration with product owners, data analysts, and business partners using an Agile/Scrum methodology.
Design and implement AI vision solutions for image-based data processing and analytics.
Support product health by building automated, scalable, and sustainable solutions while minimizing defects and technical debt.
Provide post-implementation production support for data pipelines.
Work with business stakeholders and end users to plan, develop, and implement projects.
Build and support automated data pipelines from a wide range of sources using AWS and Qlik Replicate-based technologies.
Orchestrate complex job sequences across technology stacks using Apache Airflow and other scheduling mechanisms.
Contribute to architecture, frameworks, and design patterns for storing and processing high data volumes.
Develop solutions to measure, improve, and monitor data quality based on business requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary
401k with up to a 5% company match
Medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and 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, and financial counseling
Growth, training, and development opportunities
Opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues recognized as experts in their field
May offer stipend assistance benefits