PACCAR Battery Electrical Design Engineer

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 200 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 powertrains 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!
 

Requisition Summary

PACCAR’s Zero Emissions department is focused on new technologies such as battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell electric, and advanced vehicle concepts that eliminate harmful emissions in the heavy and medium duty transportation industries. Our mission is to create the world’s best zero emissions products for our customers, and our communities. Our teams are comprised of bright minds, friendly personalities, and we thrive on engaging collaboration that delivers top performing trucks.

The PACCAR Zero Emissions Powertrain department is developing new electrified components to support applications in the global product offerings under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and Leyland brands.  This role will contribute to the design, validation, and implementation of a new lithium-ion battery pack for use on commercial vehicles.  The successful candidate will have experience in high-voltage battery development related to electrical and electronic components internal to the battery, including packaging for current and future battery systems. 

This position is located at PACCAR’s North Texas Office in Lewisville.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and support high voltage battery systems for use on heavy duty commercial vehicles.  Areas of focus include, but are not limited to: Electronics Integration, High/Low Voltage Harnesses, Flexible PCBs and Bus Bars, Battery Cell Interconnects, Sensors, Battery Electrical Layout and Architecture.
• Collaborate with internal software and powertrain engineering teams to optimize battery designs to meet overall electric vehicle performance targets.
• Utilize a standardized phase/gate product creation process to deliver high quality engineering designs aligned with program schedules.
• Champion innovation through collaboration, personal initiative, and team motivation.
• Provide engineering analysis and designs for expanding EV applications as customers adopt the technology into new market segments
• Support rapid troubleshooting and problem resolution related to battery system scope of responsibility
• Up to 20% travel (domestic and international) 

Qualifications & Skills

• BS Degree in engineering or related technical field 3 - 5 years of experience
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of HV battery and control systems and their use in commercial applications.
• Experience in battery pack design and assembly is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to achieve timely objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to grow personally and professionally, ready to learn and make use of new processes and techniques. Be resourceful with problem solving approach.
• Willingness to be outgoing, and engaging, and demonstrated passion to del

PACCAR 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 program
• 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. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

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