Technical Project Management Intern

PACCAR Electronics is seeking motivated and detail-oriented students to join our Summer 2026 Internship Program as part of our Technical Project Management (TPM) team. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience for project leadership supporting the development of advanced vehicle electronics embedded software and next generation commercial vehicle technologies.

What to Expect

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) in person

• Duration: Minimum12 weeks

• Location:Kirkland WA

• Start Dates: May 18 2026 or June 22 2026

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this role (H1B TN OPT etc.)

About PACCAR

PACCAR Inc. is a Fortune 500 companyestablishedin 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle financial and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design manufacture and customer support of high-quality light- medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

About Global PACCAR Electronics

GPE organization which serves Kenworth Peterbilt and DAF transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. This includes developing the latest vehicle controls display technology and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations. You will collaborate with an international cross-functional team focused on driving superior technical solutions.

Job Responsibilities

As a Technical Project Management Intern you will learn how complex engineering programs areplanned managed anddelivered by supporting activities such as:

• Project Coordination & Product Development
  • Support early phasedesign researchdevelopment and testschedules track risks andassistwith quality review workflows
  • Partnerwith hardware software and systems engineeringleadstocoordinatingcomponent-level tasks andmaintainingteam alignmentand project delivery
  • Gather status updatesonnew development and defectsfind and mitigaterisks and track engineering issues between Truck Division Program Managers and Embedded Engineering teams

• Technical & Cross FunctionalSupport
  • Prepare materials for technical reviews document action items and follow up with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Participate in discussions around new technical concepts and help document innovation requiring IP consideration
  • Support Functional Safety activities by tracking action items and learning how safety concepts (ISO 26262) are reviewed and approved

• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Create tools and visualizations with repeatable AI promptsor custom code
  • Assist with updates to department procedures documentation and process optimization efforts
  • Develop and present project updates for internal stakeholders with guidance from senior TPMs
  • Contribute to improvements in software design testing and validation processes
  • Learn and support ASPICEaligneddevelopment practices across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Currently a junior or senior pursuing a bachelors degree (graduation ) in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Mechatronics Computer Software) STEM or a related field
  • Foundational understanding of electrical systems embedded components or software development
  • Interest in coordinating cross functional engineering project work
  • Basic understanding of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall Agile or Iterative)
  • Coursework or exposure to engineering product development workflows
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and nontechnical audiences
  • Ability to collaborate effectively and manage multiple tasks
  • Willingness to travel domestically if (rare for internships)

• Preferred:
  • Pursuing a masters degree or active involvement in technical clubs engineering organizations or hands-on project teams
  • Interest or experience in automotive commercial vehicle robotics or embedded systems engineering
  • Familiarity with project planningtools such as MS Project Timeline orequivalent
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as Rational Team Concert Jira or Monday
  • ExposureMATLAB/Simulink Rhapsody DOORS Next Gen or requirements and modeling tools
  • Familiarity with vehicle networking protocols such as CAN J1939 or LIN through coursework or lab projects
  • Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety or ASPICE from classes or independent study
  • Understandingsystems engineering principles andrequirements of management
  • ExposureSix Sigma Lean or otherprocess improvementmethodologies.

Paccar Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hour (pay varies by undergraduate and graduate degree)

• 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 insuranceEAP services include wellness plans estate planning financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race color religious creed national origin ancestry sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation age mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitmentselection placement promotion termination rates of pay and other conditions of employment.