Requisition Summary 

 

We are looking for a driven student or recent graduate to join our Vehicle Calibration team. Specific focus will be the calibration and in-vehicle verification of heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicle functions.  The selected individual will work in a global, cross-divisional, and innovative team to develop and calibrate “Best in Class” vehicle functions for North America. The Vehicle Calibration & System Integration team is responsible for the calibration, integration, and verification of vehicle level features/functionality such as cruise control, speed limiters, warnings and telltales, etc. across PACCAR’s entire vehicle lineup from ICE to BEV powertrains. 

 

Internships include unique learning opportunities: 

•    Learn first-hand from the industry's top professionals 
•    Work directly with professional Engineers and Senior Managers 
•    Develop mentoring relationships with management 
•    Gain valuable hands-on experience 

 

Job Functions / Responsibilities 

 

Executes vehicle-level testing on closed-courses and public roads to verify vehicle features and Autonomous Driving System (ADS) interfaces meets PACCAR requirements.  Calibrates and verifies vehicle control algorithms on Autonomous Vehicle Platforms (AVP) in collaboration with external suppliers and autonomy partners.  Develops and executes test plans for requirements verification and reports any discovered defects  Performs data analysis and summarizes results  Manages commissioning, instrumentation, and configuration of prototype vehicles and testing equipment.  Provides technical support to the Control, Software, and Validation Teams with testing, root cause analysis, and defect resolution  Maintains positive working relationships with other groups and PACCAR divisions 

 

Required Qualifications 

 

Pursuing or recently completed a BS/MS/MEng in appropriate technical field  Ability to work well independently and as part of a team  Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively  Self-directed, excellent analysis and engineering judgment required  Organized and disciplined with ability to manage personal workload and a willingness and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands.    Microsoft Office skills 

 

Desired Qualifications 

 

Interest in pursuing a full-time role in the automotive industry  Experience with vehicle data acquisition systems and test equipment (e.g. ATI Vision, Vector tool suite).  Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain management systems and performance  Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: J1939, UDS, XCP, Ethernet, CAN-bus, LIN-bus  Experience developing data analysis scripts   Knowledge of diesel and electric powertrains on Class 5-8 vehicle applications   Experience using software emulation tools to conduct testing  Ability to travel up to 10% 

 

PACCAR 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:

 

401k with up to a 5% company match Sick Leave 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