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PACCAR Inc

Technical Project Manager - Embedded Systems Job

PACCAR Inc, Lewisville, Texas, us, 75029


Technical Project Manager - Embedded Systems JobCompany:

PACCAR

PACCAR Embedded Engineering

is seeking a highly motivated

Technical Project Manager - Embedded Systems

to join our team in

Kirkland ,

WA

or

Lewisville ,

TX .

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.

Position Summary

PACCAR’s Embedded Engineering department has an opening for a Technical Project Manager - Embedded Systems. Reporting to the Supervisor, Project Management Team, this position will lead vehicle function development through the V-Cycle Development Process from requirements definition through system validation for their assigned projects. This position supports a global vehicle platform and will need to coordinate and align global requirements, hardware and software development, electrical development, and testing.

Job Functions/Responsibilities

Lead product development through initial design concepts, project budget and schedule development, risk identification, and mitigation.

Coordinate technical development of components (both hardware and software) with technical leads within the department.

Serve as the liaison between truck division Program Managers and Embedded Engineering teams to understand program risks, development activities, and technical issues.

Ensure intellectual property coverage for new Embedded Engineering technical ideas.

Lead technical review meetings related to assigned projects.

Coordinate functional safety reviews and track completion of safety concepts.

Build and present product development updates to senior leadership.

Lead continuous improvement for software design and validation processes.

Support ASPiCE process integration throughout PACCAR.

Adhere to PACCAR global corporate standards for embedded system development and validation.

Develop, manage, and improve Embedded Engineering department procedures.

Support department staff with training on procedures and processes related to embedded systems.

Skills & Qualifications

Required

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent degree.

Design experience in electrical systems, embedded components, or software systems.

Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Experience in the full lifecycle process for software development using established project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Iterative).

Experience in component product development lifecycle and new product implementation.

Experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira).

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical team members and stakeholders.

Able to work in a team environment and prioritize tasks appropriately.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally for up to 2 weeks at a time, no more than 10% yearly.

Master’s degree, PMP certification, PE license, or similar additional education and certification.

Experience in a commercial vehicle or automotive component product development lifecycle.

Experience using Matlab/Simulink, IBM Rational Rhapsody, IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation, and IBM Rational Team Concert.

Experience with automotive or commercial vehicle networks, such as CAN, SAE J1939, and LIN.

Prior experience with ISO26262 and/or ASPICE.

Proficiency in using requirements management and system engineering tools.

Understanding of Six Sigma disciplines and tools.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

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

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

Support and design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies.

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 PTO – minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 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 accounts (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. The salary range for Software Architect is $93,000 – $145,500 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift and 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.

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