2027 Summer Internship: Design Engineer- Routings Development

PACCAR • Denton, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join its Routings Development team in Denton, Texas. The internship is for students currently enrolled in college. The intern will work on design projects and reports involving vehicle chassis components, taking projects through planning, concept development, calculations, design analysis, packaging studies, design, testing, implementation, and evaluation. The role uses Windchill and Creo or similar CAD packages and applies knowledge of stress analysis, FEA, materials, manufacturing processes, GD&T, FMEA, DVP&R, and DFSS. The intern will also support sourcing and suppliers, coordinate design efforts across company engineering groups, prepare engineering status reports, and help resolve production and quality issues.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or 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.
• Strong automotive interest.
• Ability to work with Creo or similar CAD packages.

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 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 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.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues recognized as experts in their field.
• This position may offer stipend assistance benefits.

What This Job Offers

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