Summer 2027 - Product Planning Intern
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Kenworth Division of PACCAR seeks a motivated intern to gain product planning experience in Kirkland, Washington. The intern will support market research, product development and launch, market and customer analysis, forecasting-tool development, and customer-focused research events. The internship is scheduled to begin in May or June 2027 and offers hands-on learning and collaboration with experienced professionals.
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Date: Oct 26, 2026
Location: Kirkland, WA, US, 98033
Company: PACCAR
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
Kenworth Division of PACCAR is looking for a highly motivated individual who is interested in gaining professional Product Planning experience in an industry-leading manufacturing company to join our internship Program in Kirkland, WA.
Internships are scheduled to begin May or June 2027
Internships include unique learning opportunities such as:
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Learn first-hand from the industry’s top professionals
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Work directly with Managers and Senior Managers
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Develop mentoring relationships with leaders
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Gain valuable hands-on experience
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Expand your professional network
Internships are scheduled to begin in May or June 2027
Job Functions / Responsibilities
This position will be working on various projects and reports to include but not limited to:
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Assist in conducting market research to understand customer needs and identify opportunities for new products or product improvements
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, sales, and operations, to help ensure successful product development and launch
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Monitor and analyze market trends, competition, and customer feedback to inform product decisions
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Assist in the development of a forecasting tool
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Learn about the product development life cycle and product development process, including design, prototyping, and testing.
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Assist with the planning and implementation of customer-focused research events
Skills / Competencies
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Strong interest in the trucking industry and product planning
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Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform product decisions
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Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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Proficient in Microsoft Office
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Excellent verbal and written communication
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Knowledge of or some experience in Human Centered Design
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Comfortable and effective in interacting with managers, co-workers, and customers
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Strong professionalism
Education
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or other related fields
- Junior or senior standing preferred
Intern Benefits
As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options, including:
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Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
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Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
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Sick Leave
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Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
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EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
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Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
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Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field
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.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,608 open Product Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25–30/hr
- US median$23–30/hr146 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $27.50/hr, is 3% above the US median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the middle half of Product Development hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 26 open Product Development jobs in Washington and 1,608 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Product Development postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (1,225 postings).
- Education
- 945 of the 1,608 open Product Development jobs (59%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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