Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines andalso provides customized financial services information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow support the staff functions of a dynamic international leader or build our excellent products and services you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The Worlds 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 companys dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Job Functions:

• Design and release of electrical and electronic components and systems for heavy commercial truck.

• Integrate Engine After Treatment Transmissions and ABS/ESP/ACC electrical/electronic features/requirements into Kenworth/PACCARvehicles.

• Manage engineering and project management processes to maintain schedule budget and functionality.

• Plan and track validation testing of components.

• Support product launch at vehicle assembly plants.

• Ensure industry leading quality and reliability is met/maintained/exceeded on all components.

• Provide interface documentation to wiring design system architect(s) and mechanical design group.

• Contribute to development of procedures and practices that ensure quality and reliable electric/electronic systems.

• As part of a new product development team perform the design and development of assigned elements of: wiring harnesses routings and guides system level schematics or other embedded electronic control modules

Qualifications:

• BSEE or equivalent engineering degree required.

• Desired: 3 yrs design & release of automotive or commercial vehicle electrical systems or industry-related background. 1-3 years of experience required.

• Experience in design and application of automotive wiring harnesses automotive electronic control modules switches driver input devices and HMI elements.

• Experience in wiring design using Mentor Graphics. Knowledge of DC power distribution management protection fusing and routing systems practices and tools desired.

• Proficiency using Requirements Management tools Systems Engineering tools Pro/E or other 3D CAD software also desired.

• Engineering knowledge of heavy duty commercial truck safety systems regulations especially in the areas of: operating service and performance environments.

• Experience creating engineering documentation including preparation of component and harness drawings diagrams and routings responding to Requests for Engineering Information writing Engineering Change Notices test coordination support for production and customer service.

• Solid understanding of Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma techniques.

• Willing to learn and use new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.

• Experience in product development and new product implementation.

• Able to work in a team environment.

• Facility with personal computer software including project management tools word processing spreadsheets and databases.

• Willingness to grow personally and professionally and results orientation.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth

• Global Fortune 500company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities.

• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields.

• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

• Medical dental and vision insurance plans for you and your family.

• Paid Time Off vacation paid holidays and sick leave.

• 401k with 100% company match AND a company paid pension plan after 5 years.

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education eligible after 1 year of service.

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 the Electrical Design Engineer - Drivetrain Electronics is $86900 - $136300 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer