Resident Engineer Intern Summer 2026

Resident Engineer Intern Summer 2026

Location: Columbus, MS, US, 39701

Company: PACCAR

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. 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 diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

The purpose of this Resident Engineer Internship is to provide meaningful professional process improvement, End of Line Testing experience, and Engine software experience to a collegiate student with proven academic performance and a strong desire to learn and contribute. This position will work closely with Resident Engineering, Hot Test, and Manufacturing Engineering. The intern will also assist in Engine defect reduction in Hot Test, ECU defect reduction in Hot Test, and Software process improvements.

Areas of focus:

• ECU defect reduction in Hot Test
• Optimization of Software Meetings
• ISO 14229-1
• Software Verification Tool
• Software Update Template
• Engage in Goals, Continuous Improvements & Projects.
• Identify Hot Test Process Improvement Opportunities & Document

Qualifications & Skills:

• Pursuing B.S. Degree in Technology or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer).
• MS Office proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint).
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment required.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to study Engineering Drawings and Design Specifications.
• Knowledge of SAP & TeamCenter a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
• A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferable.

Desired:

• Knowledge of BOM's & Component Structure preferred.
• Leadership/Participation in extracurricular engineering related projects or teams.
• AutoCAD Experience and Pro-E experience at a basic level.

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
• 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

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.