Summer 2027 - Data Engineer Intern (OH)

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.

 

Kenworth Truck Company:

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

 

Requisition Summary

The North American Materials organization is seeking a motivated Data Engineering Intern to join our IT team in Chillicothe, OH. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting supply chain operations and data-driven decision making. The intern will work with experienced team members to help develop data solutions, support reporting initiatives, and learn modern data engineering tools and technologies. This role offers valuable exposure to data warehousing, cloud technologies, analytics, and business intelligence within a global manufacturing environment.

 

Internships include unique learning opportunities such as:

• Learn first-hand from experienced data engineers and analytics professionals.
• Gain exposure to enterprise data warehousing and cloud-based technologies.
• Participate in real-world projects supporting supply chain and business operations.
• Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals.
• Build technical and professional skills through hands-on project work.

 

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of data warehouse and reporting solutions.
• Assist with data integration and ETL/ELT processes from multiple business systems.
• Help prepare, organize, and validate data used for analytics and reporting.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and business users on data-related projects.
• Assist in creating dashboards, reports, and visualizations using business intelligence tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Support database and cloud platform activities involving technologies such as Snowflake, SQL Server, AWS, and other enterprise systems.
• Participate in documenting data processes, business requirements, and technical solutions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives through data analysis and problem solving.

 

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in data engineering, analytics, data science, or information technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

 

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Progress pursuing one of the following degrees: Information Systems, Computer Science, or other related programs.

• Junior or senior standing preferred

 

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS or GCP)
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts.
• Exposure to reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages.
• Understanding of data structures and data analysis concepts.
• Experience with GitHub or source control tools is a plus.

 

Intern Benefits

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
• Sick Leave
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• 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 fields

 

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for internship positions is $25 an hour for undergraduate students and $30 an hour for graduate students. Additionally, this role is eligible for a range of benefit options listed above.

 

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/Protected Veteran/Disability/E-Verify.