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Summer Internship 2026 - Electrical Validation Engineer

Paccar Winch Inc. • Mount Vernon, WA • 1d ago

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Date: Jan 12, 2026

Location: Mount Vernon, WA, US, 98273-9671

Company: PACCAR

Requisition Summary

The Electrical Validation Engineering Intern would perform hands-on testing of electrical harnessing and other electronic components. This role will assist with reviewing electrical schematics and assisting in development of test plans. Intern would gain experience with using lab instrumentation, power supplies, electronic loads, thermal cameras, and oscilloscopes.

The PACCAR Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity to learn about PACCAR through a work assignment as a Electrical Validation Engineer. Each intern will be integrated into division and department meetings, activities and events to ensure an understanding of PACCAR and our truck brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our dynamic organization, while learning valuable engineering skills to add your resume. At the end of your internship, you have the opportunity to present your accomplishments to your fellow interns and senior management. PACCAR provides a professional, real-life intern experience while also providing opportunities to meet other interns and participate in events at our truck companies, testing facility and more. Start your career as an intern with PACCAR today!

The Paccar Technical Center is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the development and validation of emerging technologies such as vehicle electrification and autonomous driving systems. Work with professional engineers on hands-on projects and learn state of the art technologies! The Paccar Technical Center is located in scenic Mt. Vernon, Washington north of Seattle and south of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Execute test plans and work with Engineers to refine test steps.

Post process test results to ensure quality of test data.

Address hardware defects, identify root cause of issues, develop repair strategy and implement.

Review existing and develop new documentation in support of test activities

Assemble custom electrical harnesses

Construct test fixtures

Fos ters excellent communication, establishes and maintains cooperative and productive work relations with other working groups.

Local t ravel in the Puget Sound area up to 10%.

Qualifications & Skills

Junior or higher standing toward an engineering or computer science degree

Fundamental knowledge of Electrical Engineering concepts

Experience working with basic circuits and electrical wiring

Familiar with basic tools and instrumentation

Ability to work well in a team environment

Imaginative and inquisitive nature

Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively

Ability to manage personal workload and willingness, flexibility and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands

Strong presentation skills

Intern Benefits

Undergraduate Students: $25.00/hour,

Graduate Students: $30.00/hour

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 accounts (HSA)

EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more

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