Summer Internship 2025 - Software/Data Engineering

Requisition Summary

The PACCAR Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity to learn about PACCAR through a work assignment in the Global Engine team. Each intern will be integrated into division and department meetings, activities and events to ensure an understanding of PACCAR and our truck brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our dynamic organization, while enhancing your resume.  At the end of your internship, you have the opportunity to present your accomplishments to your fellow interns and senior management. PACCAR interns have a great deal of visibility within our company. Don’t miss out on an exciting opportunity!

The Paccar Technical Center is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the development and validation of emerging technologies such as vehicle electrification and autonomous driving systems. The Paccar Technical Center is located in scenic Mt. Vernon, Washington north of Seattle and south of Vancouver, British Columbia. 

Job Functions / Responsibilities

As a Software/Data Engineer Intern at PACCAR Technical Center, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of impactful projects that support our mission to deliver robust and streamlined software solutions. Your work will involve collaborating with experienced engineers to enhance data pipelines, support key software tools, and contribute to innovative projects. Here is a summary of the key areas you will focus on:

• Design, develop, and support a robust data pipeline focused on ensuring data quality, global accessibility, and conformance to regulations at PACCAR.
• Design and develop software solutions for data archival, analysis, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on data science methodologies.
• Development and maintenance of software solutions that support processes for data analysis, software release, software configuration management, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, and rapid controls prototyping activities.
• Responsibilities include capturing user stories/requirements, writing both functional and test code, automating build and deployment, and/or performing unit integration, and end-to-end testing of the software solutions.
• Ensure compliance with established policies, standards, and best practices for software documentation within the development team. Continuously improve these practices to promote accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across all project documentation.
• Support development with the following technologies: MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Java, C#/++, SQL, SVN, Git, and Jira

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of current diesel exhaust aftertreatment technology (DOC, DPF, SCR & DEF)
• Basic knowledge of engine control system strategies and CAN networking 
• Scripting and data analysis experience desired (MATLAB/Simulink)
• Experience with data collection, analysis and test planning is preferred (ATI Vision, Vector CANape/CANalyzer, ETAS INCA)
• Must be self-directed; possess excellent analysis, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Education

Pursuing a BS or advanced degree in a technical (STEM) field 

PACCAR Benefits

Undergraduate Students: $25.00/hour
Graduate Students: $30.00/hour

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:

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