Mechanical Design Engineer - Zero Emissions Thermal Management

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.

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!

Division Information
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.

Position Summary

The PACCAR engineering team is looking for a driven and enthusiastic engineer to lead development of zero-emission powertrain systems.  This role will focus on development and integration of thermal management components.  The employee will be a member of a team responsible for defining, designing, validating and implementing these systems in support of PACCAR’s development of zero-emission vehicles.  The employee will collaborate with a variety of disciplines including design, manufacturing, and validation roles as they work to integrate powertrain and thermal management components into medium-duty vehicles.  In this role you will work to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions while supporting goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Utilize Creo software to develop design concepts and package components within the vehicle environment.
• Define requirements for, evaluate, design, and select powertrain and cooling systems appropriate for PACCAR zero emission vehicles
• Define integration requirements and lead the implementation into medium and heavy duty trucks
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to define and validate embedded system controls
• Lead and track activities of component suppliers.  Define schedules, track progress, and drive suppliers to meet program schedules and milestones 
• Communicate design and project status to team and stakeholders on a regular basis and facilitate technology transfer between PACCAR divisions

Qualifications / Skills

• BSME or equivalent engineering degree required; Master's Degree and PE license preferred
• Passion and interest in working on commercial vehicle powertrains, including next generation electrified drivetrains and vehicles
• Overall product knowledge required; engine, cooling, and transmission system experience preferred
• Demonstrated prior design experience; project management, and/or design lead experience preferred
• Experience working within a gated product creation process desired
• Demonstrated CAD / 3D Modeling experience; Creo preferred
• Experience with system-level requirements development, component selection, integration, performance, and validation
• Previously demonstrated resourcefulness, strong technical knowledge, analytical capability, and communication skills.
• Self-directed with excellent analysis and engineering judgement
• Collaborative nature, fosters a sense of team across groups and cultures
• Demonstrated high levels of initiative and innovation
• Ability to perform in a fast-pace, results-oriented environment, while managing multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Up to 10% travel possible