Electrical Design Engineer - Drivetrain Electronics

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.   Kenworth Truck Company Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.   Requisition Summary: This position is for electrical engineers interested in supporting design development of electrical systems and architecture. Duties involve interfacing with Product Planning, Marketing & Sales, and Management to evaluate customer requirements and definition of vehicle level targets, as well as engineering assistance, problem resolution, training, and other engineering duties supporting various aspects of heavy truck production. Scope of work includes working on sustaining design projects, new development programs, research proposals for potential new product designs and employing innovation skills to mature ideas for concept development, and the design of specific parts and systems in assigned phases of projects, applying standard engineering techniques with the degree of supervision varying with experience. The hiring level will be commensurate with experience and skills.   Job Functions / Responsibilities: • Facilitate program definition activities with PACCAR teams to deliver cost-efficient solutions. • Integrate Engine, After Treatment, Transmissions and ABS/ESP/ACC electrical/electronic features/requirements into Kenworth/PACCAR vehicles. • Manage engineering and project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality. • Plan and track validation testing of components. • Support product launch at vehicle assembly plants. • Ensure industry leading quality and reliability is met/maintained/exceeded on all components. • Provide interface documentation to wiring design, system architect(s), and mechanical design group. • Contribute to development of procedures and practices that ensure quality and reliable electric/electronic systems. • Apply knowledge of electrical systems and components to design and implementation of overall truck topology and architecture. • Coordinates and completes projects and design efforts with other engineering groups and departments within the company. • Assigns, approves, performs or delegates supplier design modifications as appropriate. • Identifies and initiates designs of a complex nature. • Directs and conducts necessary research incidental to design. • Completes design projects and manufacturing process changes from planning, calculation and design analysis, design, testing, evaluation and implementation necessary for successful completion. • Prepares engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed. • Identifies, prioritizes, and coordinates resolution of production, production control, and Quality Assurance issues as appropriate. • Coordinates design and validation activities with