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Controls Engineer SG25

Paccar

Columbus, MS · Posted October 21, 2026

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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.

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!

PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY

PACCAR Engine Company's $400 million engine manufacturing and technology facility in Columbus, Mississippi began production in late 2010. The 12.9L engines produced at the Mississippi plant will be PACCAR Engine Company's most fuel-efficient and highest-technology diesel engines. PACCAR Engine Company is excited about this superb site and the opportunities it provides to PACCAR Engine Company, our customers, dealers, supplier partners and the people of the State of Mississippi.

Requisition Summary

Support machining department and plant-wide electrical and control systems for Heller CNC and Liebherr gantry control systems. Design and implement controls improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Designs and implements modifications to existing electrical system which includes robotics, automation equipment and CNC machines. Solicits bids, selects contractors, and coordinates with maintenance and production as required. Ensures projects are completed within budget and on schedule, ensuring that the contractor follows all Paccar Inc safety requirements

Coordinates and supervises major maintenance, emergency repairs, and corrective actions on equipment and facilities

Maintains necessary records and documentation, preparing management reports as necessary

Implement and maintain computerized PLC and CNC

Provide maintenance supervision support as needed

Continuous improvement working with IT department and integrated process monitoring systems

Follow plant’s standards for filing and maintaining documentation per ISO standards. Maintains up-to date machine design documentation for all machines

Reviews engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommends changes as necessary

Prepare, manage and implement capital budget projects. Support Six Sigma projects

Facilitate effective communication to plant management on project status

Work effectively in a high performance work team based environment

This is an evening shift position

Qualifications & Skills

BSEE or equivalent Technical degree required

Minimum 4 years related experience required

Familiar with risk assessments and safety evaluation preferred

Ability to manage multiple projects with the flexibility to adapt to conflicting requirements

Knowledge of city, state, and federal electrical codes required. Knowledge of mechanical and safety codes preferred

Knowledge of Profibus, Profisafe, Safety Integrated, and ASI-Bus preferred

PLC programming using Siemens Step-7 and WinCCFlex, TIA Portal preferred

CNC programming using Siemens Step-7 Powerline and HMI advance, TIA Portal preferred

Demonstrated ability to create and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and ladder diagrams, function block diagrams, STL to effectively trouble shoot systems

Exceptional computer literacy. Microsoft and AutoCAD desired

Hands on experience with equipment controls.

Additional PACCAR Website Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

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PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

Additional Job Board Information

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. .