Fleet Sales Engineer Intern

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company 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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

We’re investing in sustainability for the long haul. We are a purpose-led, values-driven company that believes the work we do today makes a difference tomorrow. Whether you are starting out your career or continuing to build upon one, PACCAR provides opportunities for both! Join a community of professionals that is helping build the best in industry products and services that keep our communities running! 

Kenworth Truck Company: Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium-duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Requisition Summary

The Fleet Management department support the quote, order, build, aftersales, and technical processes for Kenworth’s key fleet customers.  This dynamic team works consistently with all areas of the business to provide customer service, technical expertise, and improved product offerings.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project(s) including, but not limited to; new tracking dashboards, process improvements, and new procedures to improve group efficiencies to enhance customer service success for our key fleet and export customers.
• Manage project(s) through conducting meetings, tracking progress, and driving action through lateral management.
• Support fleet and export customers through spec reviews, order processing, and pilot builds.
• Identify and develop cross-functional relationships across the sales organization.
• Support fleet sales program managers on technical tasks related to assigned fleet accounts i.e. OAR requests, sales engineer project creation and presentation.
• Build and share solutions to fleet account to optimize specifications through using CREO modeling, PremierSpec, and Data Book enhancements when identified.
• Travel opportunities to support fleet events, pilot reviews, and/or quarterly business reviews.
• Ad-hoc tasks assigned as needed.

Skills / Competencies

• Background in Mechanical and/or electrical experience and aptitude preferred
• Kenworth knowledge in plant, technical, field service, or design desired
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a variety of people and functions
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Able to work collaboratively to complete projects
• Capability to analyze ambiguous and complex information and make sound business decisions
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, programming and/or 3D CAD modeling solutions

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with a focus in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Sciences, Sales Operations, Business Administration or other related fields.

• Prior experience preferred.
• Junior or Senior standing preferred.