Summer 2027 - Electrical Design Engineer Intern
paccarKirkland, WA
Summer 2027 - Electrical Design Engineer Intern
paccarKirkland, WAIntern L1
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle ManufacturingEngineering ServicesHeavy Duty Truck Manufacturing
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Summer 2027 - Electrical Design Engineer Intern
Location: Kirkland, WA, US, 98033
Company:
PACCARPACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. Kenworth Division of PACCAR is looking for an individual interested in gaining professional engineering experience at an industry-leading manufacturing company to join our Internship Program in Kirkland, WA.
Job Functions / 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
Skills / Competencies:
- 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
- Additional Attributes:
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
Education:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering. Junior or senior standing preferred
Intern 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 morePACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.
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Level
Intern L1
Location
Kirkland, WA
Occupation
Electrical Engineers
Industry
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Posted
2 days ago