2026 Summer Internship : Division Applications Engineering

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 opening for an Applications Engineering Intern to add to our Division Applications Team in Denton, Texas.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Researching and updating information on Body Builder Manuals.
• Researching and updating information on the Engineering Databook option details and compatibility
• Work with CAD model assemblies to improve turning radius calculations for all Peterbilt models.
• Analyze chassis weight scale data and system estimate deviation for improving accuracy.
• Identifying opportunities to simplify and improve the chassis spec'ing process.
• Creating quote chassis using the SmartSpec sales tool for customer quotes.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

General Description of Internship Benefits

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

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 ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

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