PACCAR Technical Center · 10 hours ago
Engine Test & Validation Intern
Mount Vernon, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $30/hrPACCAR is a Fortune 500 company recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle industry. They are seeking motivated engineering students for their Summer 2026 Internship Program within the Engine Test Lab team, where interns will work hands-on with heavy-duty powertrain systems to support testing, validation, and performance evaluation of next-generation engines.
Automotive
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conducting performance, durability, and emissions tests on heavyduty engines and powertrain systems
Supporting validation of new engine hardware, software, and aftertreatment components
Designing and building tools or fixtures to improve powertrain testing efficiency, emissions measurement, and data processing workflows
Troubleshooting issues with test cell instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Analyzing test data using tools such as AVL Concerto
Assisting with technical report preparation and documentation updates for instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Qualification
Required
Currently in junior or senior year of a bachelor's degree program (graduation 2026–2027) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics), other STEM fields, or related discipline
Strong computer and data analysis skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to collaborate effectively with ETL technicians and engineering staff
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Enrollment in a master's program
Experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition, or powertrain systems
Familiarity with AVL Concerto, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools
Benefits
SIP 401k with up to a 5% company match
Paid Holidays (work-location scheduled)
Sick Leave (WA only)
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
Company
PACCAR Technical Center
PACCAR Technical Center’s (PTC) world-class engineering, simulation, and validation capabilities accelerate product development and ensure that PACCAR continues to deliver the highest-quality products in the industry.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase