2025 Summer Internship: Advanced Mobility Tech Engineering

Company: PACCAR
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Company InformationPACCAR 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 power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.The PACCAR Silicon Valley Innovation Center, located in Sunnyvale, California, focuses on advancing emerging technologies for all of PACCAR's businesses. Our office is spacious and modern, with a private work cafe, high ceilings, and several truck bays. See it here: https://paccarinnovation.com/.If you are passionate about transportation and technology-including autonomy, advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS), data analytics, electrification, and connectivity-PACCAR is the place for you. Let's get started!Requisition SummarySilicon Valley Innovation Center has an opening for an Advanced Mobility Tech Engineering Intern to add to our Silicon Valley team in Sunnyvale, California. This is a high-visibility and high-impact internship within PACCAR. Output from this internship will culminate in presentations to PACCAR senior leadership and be used to inform future product and business decisions.Because we are an innovation center, we are able to move quickly and try a lot of different approaches. In addition, we've built strong relationships with PACCAR groups around the world, which provides nice opportunities for collaboration and learning. If you are the right candidate, it would position you well to pursue highly technical roles specially in transportation industry.Duration and LocationThis internship is for 10- to 12-week, full-time, and exclusively in-person activity. Specific start and end dates are flexible. The internship will be at our Silicon Valley office in Sunnyvale, California.Job Functions / ResponsibilitiesThis position will be working on various projects and reports to include but not limitedto:

• Develop proof of concept systems in cross-functional collaboration.
• Investigate new technologies and processes related to automotive industry.
• Document your designs and share learnings internally.SkillsThe skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:

• Good grasp of software skills and familiarity with machine learning concepts.
• Knowledge of enabling automotive technologies including sensors, computer vision, and signal processing.
• Interest in, passion for, or curiosity about trucks, automobiles, and technology.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and get things done with limited oversight.
• A collaborative attitude with a willingness to work in a small team environment.
• Willingness to grow personally and professionally while utilizing new engineering processes and techniques to be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.EducationThe candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in a degree in one of the following disciplines: Engineering (electrical, software, or mechanical), Computer Science, or a related program.General Description of all BenefitsAs 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
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • 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 fieldGeneral Description of Other Benefits
    • This position offers relocation assistance benefits for those who are located 50 miles away or more.Competencies
      • Lead Innovation and Quality Initiatives
      • Drive for Results
      • Use Sound Judgment / Business Acumen
      • Demonstrate Adaptability
      • Influence Others
      • Act with IntegrityAdditional Job Board InformationPACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation.Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups - The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women's Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D)and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).The salary range for our intern positions is as follows:
        • Undergraduate Students: $25.00/Hour
        • Graduate Students: $30.00/Hour
        • Additionally, this role includes a 30% cost-of-living adjustment for Californiaresidency;this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

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