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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.

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 R&D is seeking an energetic, independent engineer with an interest in creating, defining, and verifying advanced technology-based vehicle controls and integrating electrical systems onto alternative, zero emission, and diesel powertrain vehicles. The R&D team is responsible for developing and integrating advanced powertrain systems onto PACCAR products according to the product planning roadmap.

Job Functions/Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and incorporate advanced vehicle technologies (Battery Electric Vehicle, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, Connectivity, etc.) into PACCAR products

Elicit requirements from customers, sales teams, government regulations, and industry standards to capture customer and business needs

Develop functional controls for advanced vehicle systems and software features including test requirements

Define interactions between vehicle systems

Support electrical schematic development and design for systems and components being integrated.

Support electrical harness assembly, build, testing, and troubleshooting.

Create work plans for upcoming programs by establishing scope, identifying deliverables, and estimating resources

Up to 10% travel may be required

Qualifications & Skills

B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required; EIT certification and M.S. in Engineering or related field preferred.

5+ years of relevant experience is required; Heavy/medium-duty truck or passenger car experience is highly desired.

Knowledge of ISO26262 is preferred.

Experience with IBM DNG, IBM Rational Rhapsody, and IBM Rational Team Concert preferred.

Experience with MATLAB Simulink embedded programming.

Knowledge of and experience with J1939 and CAN networks.

Experience with automotive ethernet and LIN preferred.

Experience with Mentor Graphics and wire harness schematics.

Proficient in technical writing and reviewing engineering specifications.

Understands the design, development, and validation of automotive technologies.

Experience with agile software development.

Ability to communicate complex concepts or data in a simple-yet-accurate manner.

Requires independent judgment and effective decision-making skills.

Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, the ability to manage workloads, and the willingness to respond to shifting timelines and project demands.

Experience with data acquisition equipment.

Experience with simulation software, such as MATLAB, is preferred.

Experience with CAD software: Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, Catia, etc. is preferred.

Background in the automotive or heavy truck industry is preferred.

Desire to obtain CDL.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

Global Fortune 500 Company 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

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

401k with up to a 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement

Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time

Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

Paid short-and long-term disability programs

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. 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 Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer - Electrical is $104,100 - $162,900 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.