Summer 2026 Intern | Electrical Design Engineer

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

42d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is looking for two highly motivated individuals interested in gaining professional engineering experience at an industry-leading manufacturing company to join our 2025 Internship Program in Kirkland, WA. We are excited you are seeking an internship with PACCAR and wish you the best of luck! Internships include unique learning opportunities such as: Learn first-hand from the industry's top professionals Work directly with Managers and Senior Managers Develop mentoring relationships with engineering leaders Gain valuable hands-on experience working on projects Expand your professional network This internship is scheduled to begin in May or June 2026.

Requirements

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and drive to develop innovative hardware
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and planning/tracking skills
• Competency with standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Able to learn and use new processes and techniques and resourcefully solve complex technical issues
• Commitment to reliability, value, and quality in all aspects of work
• Willingness to grow continuously, both personally and professionally with strong results and goal-driven orientation
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering.
• Junior or senior standing preferred

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in using requirements management, systems engineers, 3D CAD software, mentor graphics, etc.
• Demonstratable ability to analyze hardware and firmware designs
• Active participant in a university-sponsored engineering club (EcoCar, Formula SAE, SARP, Etc.)
• Understanding of complex design and application as it impacts electrical/electronic systems, architecture, and software-driven functionality

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and other engineering professionals to ensure quality commercial electric vehicle designs and systems integration
• Follow project management processes to maintain schedule and functionality
• Ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met, maintained, and exceeded on all components
• Learning and creating engineering documentation for preparation of component and harness drawings, diagrams, routings, engineering change notices, test coordination, production support, and customer service
• Analyze system needs and requirements to influence system architecture designs
• Develop and document engineering specifications for new vehicle control functions, including autonomous vehicles
• Drive collaborative efforts effectively with cross-divisional counterparts on global design direction
• Support validation activities across supplier and internal teams to ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met, maintained or exceeded on all components and systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Sick Leave
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees