Mechanical Engineer- Global Electrification 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.

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 Company
On 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 Engineering Administration Building 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

The Global Electrification team is looking for a collaborative and driven chassis engineer with a focus on research and advanced product development. Our project goal is to conceptualize an adaptable electric-powered platform for the global truck markets that will enable the proliferation and profitability of clean energy transportation solutions. The team works closely with Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF divisions and drives global product development activities. This project focuses on the future architecture of trucks and provides opportunities for creative problem solving and exploration. Hiring level for this position will be dependent upon education and experience.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop efficient and cost-effective solutions for an electric vehicle family.
• Conceptualize packaging of complex systems to achieve excellent space utilization and flexibility.
• Develop an understanding of technology trends, and how those trends will affect vehicle design, to create the right solutions for the future.
• Develop concepts into detailed CAD assemblies utilizing Creo software.
• Collaborate with other team members, departments, major divisions of PACCAR, and suppliers to successfully develop and implement new layouts.
• Identify and initiate designs of a complex nature and conduct necessary research incidental to design.
• Complete design projects through the processes of planning, concept development, calculation and design analysis, design, testing, evaluation, and implementation.
• Handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Manage supplier activities related to design and manufacture of components.

Job Functions / Responsibilities cont.

• Apply knowledge of stress analysis and FEA.
• Apply knowledge of various materials and manufacturing processes for components used in vehicle interiors.
• Apply knowledge and skills in Creo and Windchill functionality.
• Coordinate and complete projects and design efforts with other engineering groups and departments within the company.
• Prepare engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed. 
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate resolution of production, production control, and Quality Assurance issues as appropriate.
• Apply a proactive approach to defining issues and reaching early resolution and consensus.
• Demonstrate professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written) with strong, effective interpersonal abilities.
• Act in a professional manner in all contacts with external and internal customers.
• Experience in commercial heavy duty chassis preferred.
• Travel is required.

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 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 ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).