Zero Emissions Vehicle and Infrastructure Life Cycle Analysis Specialist

Requisition Summary

This key position is located within the Advanced Technology organization at the PACCAR Technical Center. The Advanced Technology team is leading R&D projects in strategic technology domains including clean Diesel powertrains, Battery Electric Vehicles, Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure, Autonomy and V2X Connectivity. Most of the team’s activities are incorporated into Department of Energy funded programs from which the PACCAR SuperTruck 3 program is the largest.

This role will support tool development and life-cycle analysis (LCA) evaluations of future vehicle and infrastructure technologies based on field deployment and high-fidelity simulations. Work will be performed with Argonne National Laboratories, leveraging their experience and LCA tools to calculate key elements such as Green-house Gas emissions and Total Cost of Ownership.

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 Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop and manage data-driven analytical models for system LCA to enable a better understanding and prediction of GHG emissions, total cost of ownership, and 2nd-life, and recycling opportunities for batteries
• Maintain and tailor LCA models to PACCAR division needs and perform benchmarking on tools available from competitors.
• Collaborate with industry and research partners to exchange and disseminate relevant knowledge related to the development and evaluation of new technologies at the system and component levels.
• Work with cross-divisional teams to manage the evaluation of new technology readiness levels (TRL), lead technical reviews, and explore opportunities to bring such technologies to fruition.
• Communicate results and recommendations to team and stakeholders on a regular basis and cooperate with cross-divisional and external counterparts.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and methods. Explore implications for PACCAR and automotive industry in general.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in automotive research, preferably in commercial vehicles with focus on Zero-emission-Vehicles and/or powertrain systems.
• In-depth programming skills in Python, C+, Matlab, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in performance and big-data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in Life Cycle Analysis methods and best practices.
• Previously demonstrated analysis, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, be a self-starter and have demonstrated high levels of initiative and innovation.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or Engineering Physics discipline

Paccar Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• 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
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

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. The salary range for Zero Emissions Vehicle and Infrastructure Life Cycle Analysis Specialist is $110,600 - $173,000 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.