2027 Summer Internship: Vehicle Performance Test Engineer

PACCAR; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Stipend assistance benefits

Job summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR brand, invites interns to join the Vehicle Performance & Vehicle Properties team in Denton, Texas. The role focuses on data collection, acoustic testing, and analysis for NVH performance with real-world lab and on-road contexts.

The candidate will work on test setups, data processing, and benchmarking studies, gaining exposure to MATLAB, Python, and data acquisition systems, while developing strong reporting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, NVH Engineering, or related program.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and statistical analysis tools.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with ability to report test results.

Responsibilities

• Assist with test setups and data collection for NVH testing on vehicles.
• Perform statistical analysis and time-domain waveform analysis on collected data.
• Benchmark studies including comparisons against competitor vehicles and ANOVA variance analysis.
• Support correlation studies between design parameters and NVH performance.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Minitab

MATLAB

Python

Excel

C++

Verbal and written communication

Analytical

Multi-tasking

Education

Automotive Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

HEAD-acoustics

Q-Source noise generator

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 an internship for students currently enrolled in college. This opening is for a Vehicle Performance, Test and Analysis Intern to add to our Vehicle Performance & Vehicle Properties team in Denton, Texas.

Job Responsibilities

This position will be working on various projects and reports to include but not limited to:

Test Setups and Data Collection:

• Siemens and HEADacoustics data acquisition and data post processing
• Q-Source noise generator and microphone arrays positioned to capture acoustic signatures and air-borne transfer path analysis
• Accelerometers mounted on vehicle structures to measure vibration
• Electro-dynamic shaker generating controlled excitation on test articles
• Data collection during lab and on-road environments

Statistical Analysis Quantifying System Level Contribution:

• Mean, standard deviation, and percentile distributions of noise/vibration metrics
• Time-domain waveform analysis

Benchmarking Studies:

• Comparative analysis against competitor vehicles
• Variance analysis (ANOVA) to identify significant differences
• Correlation studies between design parameters and NVH performance

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:

• Self-starter and Resourceful
• Interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on tests
• Experience with professional grade data acquisition systems
• Statistical analysis in Minitab, MATLAB, Excel, Python, and C++
• Exceptional Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Multi-tasking
• Strong Professionalism
• Analytical

General Description of Internship Benefits

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

• 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).