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: Minimum 12 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 company established in 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 are planned, managed, and delivered by supporting activities such as: 

• Project Coordination & Product Development
  • Support early phase design research, development and test schedules, track risks, and assist with quality review workflows
  • Partner with hardware, software, and systems engineering leads to coordinating component-level tasks and maintaining team alignment and project delivery
  • Gather status updates on new development and defects, find and mitigate risks, and track engineering issues between Truck Division Program Managers and Embedded Engineering teams 

• Technical & Cross Functional Support
  • 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 prompts or custom code
  • Assist with updates to department procedures, documentation, and process optimization efforts