2027 Summer Internship: Design Engineer- Chassis Development

PACCAR; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid holidays

FSA and HSA options

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR company, offers an engineering internship for students enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program in Denton, Texas. The role focuses on chassis development support, design initiation, and cross-functional collaboration with PACCAR entities.

The internship emphasizes CAD modeling, FE analysis, GD&T, and DFSS elements such as FMEA/DVP&R, with opportunities to engage with sourcing, testing, and reporting activities within a global truck technology environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or related program.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Identify and initiate complex design concepts and conduct related research.
• Complete design projects through planning, concept development, calculations, and analysis.
• Create CAD models/drawings using Windchill and Creo; apply FEA and GD&T knowledge.
• Develop and support DFSS elements like FMEA, DVP&R; coordinate with suppliers and other teams.
• Prepare engineering status reports and manage project-related documentation.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Professionalism

Analytical

Test data analysis

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related program enrollment

Job description

Company Information

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 power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has aninternship for students currently enrolled in college. This opening is for a Mechanical Engineer Internto add to our Chassis Development team in Denton, Texas.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and initiate designs of a complex nature and conduct necessary research incidental to design.
• Complete design projects through the processes of planning, concept development, calculation and design analysis, packaging studies, design, testing, implementation, and evaluation.
• Use knowledge and skills in Windchill and Creo to create CAD models and drawings.
• Apply knowledge of stress analysis and FEA.
• Apply knowledge of various materials and manufacturing processes for components used in vehicle chassis.
• Apply knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Develop and support FMEA, DVP&R, and other aspects of DFSS.
• Support sourcing process and manage supplier activities related to design and manufacture of components.
• Coordinate and complete projects and design efforts with other engineering groups, departments, and divisions within the company, such as PACCAR Technical Center, DAF, Kenworth, and the PACCAR Engine Company.
• Prepare engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate resolution of production, production control, and quality assurance issues as appropriate using a proactive approach.

Required Qualifications

The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or related program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Multi-tasking
• Self-starter and Resourceful
• Strong Professionalism
• Analytical
• Interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on tests

General Description of Internship Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your 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, 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
• This position may offer stipend assistance benefits

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups - The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women's Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and Peterbilt+ (An LGBTQ support group).

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