2027 Summer Internship: Design Engineer- Air Systems Development

PACCAR • Denton, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join its Air Systems Development team in Denton, Texas. The internship is for students currently enrolled in college. The intern will contribute to engineering projects involving the design and development of vehicle chassis components, from research and concept development through analysis, testing, implementation, and evaluation. The role uses Windchill and Creo for CAD models and drawings and applies knowledge of stress analysis, FEA, materials, manufacturing processes, and GD&T. The intern will also support design quality processes, supplier activities, cross-functional coordination, reporting, and resolution of production and quality issues.

PACCAR describes a range of intern benefits, including competitive salary, a 401(k) with up to a 5% company match, medical, dental, and vision plans, paid holidays, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, EAP services, and growth, training, and development opportunities. Stipend assistance may be offered.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program or a related program.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Self-starter and resourceful.
• Strong professionalism.
• Analytical skills.
• Interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on tests.

Responsibilities

• Identify and initiate designs of a complex nature and conduct research incidental to design.
• Complete design projects through planning, concept development, calculation and design analysis, packaging studies, design, testing, implementation, and evaluation.
• Use Windchill and Creo to create CAD models and drawings.
• Apply knowledge of stress analysis and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes for vehicle chassis components.
• Apply knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Develop and support FMEA, DVP&R, and other aspects of DFSS.
• Support the sourcing process and manage supplier activities related to component design and manufacture.
• Coordinate and complete projects and design efforts with other engineering groups, departments, and divisions, including PACCAR Technical Center, DAF, Kenworth, and PACCAR Engine Company.
• Prepare engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.
• Proactively identify, prioritize, and coordinate resolution of production, production control, and quality assurance issues as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for the intern 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.
• Possible stipend assistance benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed