Resident Engineer Intern Spring 2027

Location: Columbus, MS, US

Company Information

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.

Requisition Summary

The purpose of this Resident Engineer Internship is to provide meaningful professional process improvement, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Design and Special projects to a collegiate student with proven academic performance and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

This position will work closely with Resident Engineering, Materials, Project, and Manufacturing Engineering. The intern will assist in Engine specifications definition and communication process improvements.

Areas of focus

Engineering Bills of Material (BOM) structure in Siemens Teamcenter.

Transfer Parts and Bills of Material from Siemens Teamcenter to SAP.

Define Configured product BOM as per desired Options.

Links BOM structure groups to upper-level engine part number.

Maintains and communicates definition of available product options.

Verifies BOM structure in support of Engineering Change Request releases.

Study Engineering Drawings and ECR to understand, document and communicate Design Changes

Supports Manufacturing Engineering and Materials with BOM related enquiries.

Monitor system efficiency and support issue resolution.

Engine ECU programming for specific project builds

Software Verification Tool and Software Update

Product Design Studies: Study Part Drawings, Do Tolerance stack up studies, compare part drawings, 3D Modelling

Qualifications & Skills

Pursuing B.S. Degree in Technology or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial).

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.

Additional Job Board Information

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

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.