Electrical 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 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.

Requisition Summary

This position is available for electrical engineers designing vehicle systems with experience ranging from recent graduate to experienced level. Hiring level will be commensurate with experience and skills. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for engineering design, development, and production support. This position will support an electrical system architecture that is being developed to support the required communication between the cab, engine, transmission, truck, and safety system.  Duties involve engineering assistance, problem resolution, training and other engineering duties supporting various aspects of heavy truck production. Design specific parts in assigned phases of projects, applying standard engineering techniques with degree of supervision varying with experience.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of electrical systems and components to design and implementation of truck systems and components.
• Coordinates and completes projects and design efforts with other engineering groups and departments within the Company.
• Assigns, approves, performs or delegates design modifications as appropriate.
• Identifies and initiates designs of a complex nature.
• Directs and conducts necessary research incidental to design.
• Completes design projects and manufacturing process changes from planning, calculation and design analysis, design, testing, evaluation and implementation necessary for successful completion.
• Prepares engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.
• Identifies, prioritizes, and coordinates resolution of production, production control, and Quality Assurance issues as appropriate.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills / Competencies

• Handles multiple tasks, takes initiative, team player, problem solver, professional and effective communication skills (written and verbal). 

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required. 

• Previous design experience of parts and assemblies will be given preference. Knowledge of and/or experience in     heavy truck assembly, heavy truck components and systems preferred.  

• Experience developing vehicle systems a plus.  

• Experience using Pro-E and/or Mentor Graphics will be given preference.

• New graduate to experienced level candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.

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, and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

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.