Electrical Design Engineer

Kirkland, WA, United States

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.

Job Functions:

Design and release of electrical and electronic components and systems for heavy commercial trucks.

Manage engineering and project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality.

Plan and track validation of components.

Support product launch at vehicle assembly plants.

Ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met/maintained/exceeded on all components.

Provide interface documentation to wiring design, system architect(s), and mechanical design group.

Contribute to the development of procedures and practices that ensure quality, reliable electronic systems.

As part of a new product development team, perform the design and development of assigned elements of: wiring harnesses, routings and guides system level schematics or other embedded electronic control modules

Qualifications:

B.S. in Electrical Engineeringor equivalent engineering degree required.

0-1 yrs design & release of automotive or commercial vehicle electrical systems or industry-related background.

Experience in the design and application of automotive wiring harnesses, automotive electronic control modules, switches, driver input devices, and HMI elements.

Experience in wiring design using Mentor Graphics. Knowledge of DC power distribution, management, protection, fusing, and routing systems, practices and tools desired.

Proficiency using Requirements Management tools, Systems Engineering tools, Pro/E, or other 3D CAD software is also desired.

Engineering knowledge of heavy-duty commercial truck safety systems, and regulations, especially in the areas of operating, service, and performance environments.

Experience creating engineering documentation including preparation of component and harness drawings, diagrams, and routings, responding to Requests for Engineering Information, writing Engineering Change Notices, test coordination, support for production, and customer service.

Solid understanding of Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma techniques.

Willing to learn and use new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.

Experience in product development and new product implementation.

Able to work in a team environment.

Facility with personal computer software including project management tools, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Willingness to grow personally and professionally and results orientation.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

Global Fortune 500Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities

Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields

Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

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 Electrical Design Engineer is $65,500-$98,300 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.

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