Applications Engineer Job

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 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!
 

Job Summary

This Applications Engineering position will serve as a liaison between Sales, Marketing and Engineering to provide technical support including weight distribution analysis, powertrain information (engines, transmissions, axles, and cooling packages), frame rail guidelines, turning radius analysis, driveline calculations, auxiliary transmission reviews and general vehicle knowledge.

Here's what you will do in this role:

• Communicate with dealers, body builders and customers in a professional manner to meet or exceed their vehicle spec’ing needs. Identify options and alternatives to simplify and improve the chassis spec’ing process. This includes answering phone calls, responding to emails, and completing spec reviews.
• Create quote chassis using the SmartSpec sales tool for customer quotes.
• Update and create new versions of the Engineering Data Book and Body Builder Manuals.
• Provide vehicle weight information for use in SmartSpec and EASOP.  Provide weight estimates to assist customers and dealers during the specification process.
• Provide customer assistance on gearing recommendations to meet the customer’s powertrain optimization goals.
• Review Engine Support Center requests for customer programming changes with MX Engines in the field.
• Participate in customer reviews as the technical resource supporting the Sales Department.
• Work with engineering groups on various design projects and provide customer related information and issues.
• Create Applications procedures and review supplier guidelines.
• Support other departments with information, layouts, pictures, etc.
• Interface with other PACCAR divisions representing Peterbilt’s requirements on various Applications related subjects.
• Test and support the implementation of software, including PVP (PACCAR Vehicle Pro), EASOP/SmartSpec tools for gearing optimization.
• Use Creo to create/review chassis related items such as PTO clearances, frame layouts and general support.
• Support 3D Model file requests from body builders using Creo.

You're going to need this to be successful:

• If you are a committed, energetic, and driven professional who is able to handle multiple tasks, take initiative, is a team player, can solve problems quickly, has professional and effective communication skills(written and verbal), along with excellent interpersonal skills, this might be the position for you.
• Extensive knowledge and use of PACCAR systems such as COPICS, OPS, EASOP and PCMS strongly preferred. Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.
• Knowledge of product Applications guidelines, Frame Engineering book and Engineering Data Book strongly preferred.
• Creo experience creating drawings preferred.
• Powertrain/chassis experience preferred

Why work for PACCAR/Peterbilt?

• Competitive salary, 401k with a 5% match, AND a company paid Pension Plan after 5 years of service.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off – Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued education – eligible after 1 year of service.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWin), Veterans Group, and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).