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Date: Sep 20, 2024 Location: Denton, TX, US, 76205-7864 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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also 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! Peterbilt Motors CompanyOn highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry. This position is based at Peterbilt’s Division office next to our Manufacturing Plant in Denton, Texas, where we have been headquartered since 1980. In Denton, we have manufactured, supported, and distributed over 1 million trucks. Our employees take great pride in our products. We are recognized as a premier employer and valued partner in the local community. Requisition Summary Do you want to help shape Peterbilt’s future electric powered vehicles? The Zero Emissions Design team is looking for a Battery Electric Vehicle Engineer with interest in supporting innovative design development. Duties involve interface with the PACCAR Technical Center, PACCAR Vehicle Electric Powertrain Team, Product Planning, Marketing Sales & After Sales, Management and Suppliers to evaluate customer requirements and vehicle definitions to support and sustain the next generation of industry leading trucks. Scope of work includes working on current BEV product sustaining, analysis of design improvements, employing innovative skills to mature ideas from concepts, problem resolution, and other engineering duties supporting various aspects of product development. Job Functions / Responsibilities
Participate in the sustaining and validation of electrified powertrains for medium and heavy duty trucks.
Ability to manage deliverables across multiple projects, providing guidance on the application of specific tools and or processes
Work in a collaborative small-team environment to explore and evaluate advanced vehicle technologies.
Collaborate with multiple suppliers to aid successful integration and validation of electric powertrain components into PACCAR trucks
Leverage internal product development processes and Six Sigma skills to ensure high quality results, manage progress and report updates.
Manage supplier activities related to design and manufacture of components
Work closely with multiple PACCAR divisions
Manage multiple priorities and goals simultaneously
Travel up to 10%
Qualifications / Skills
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field required
3-5 years of experience in automotive development and design
Master’s degree in business or engineering and P.E. certificate are preferred
Knowledge and experience with Battery Electric Powertrain
Familiarity with controls architecture and coding is desired
Understanding of automotive Class 8 communication protocols (J1939, CAN, KWP-2000, UDS) is preferred
Basic knowledge of CREO or other similar solid modeling software
Familiarity with project management methods and tools
Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks, adapt to change
Demonstrate effective communication skills (verbal/written)
Applying standard engineering techniques with minimal supervision
Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and related computer software.
General Description of Benefits 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 including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
Additional Job Board Information PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D), and LGBTQ+ Advocate support group. #LI-Onsite