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PACCAR Inc

Project Engineer - BEV Electrical Integration and Power Distribution Job

PACCAR Inc, Renton, Washington, United States, 98056


Project Engineer - BEV Electrical Integration and Power Distribution Job

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, manufacturing, and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates 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!Role SummaryPACCAR’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.This position on the SuperTruck 3 Vehicle Integration team focuses on electrical integration at the vehicle level, including designing new high-voltage architecture, low-voltage power distribution, and integrating new control systems. These engineers will collaborate with internal expertise and suppliers to develop efficient solutions for communication, power distribution, fusing, grounding/bonding, and support prototype vehicle evaluation through hands-on experience. The role will start with high-level concept generation, transition to detailed design, and combine supplier deliveries alongside hands-on creation of prototypes to commission and troubleshoot evaluation trucks.Job Functions / ResponsibilitiesLead and deliver the ideation, design, and implementation of systems focused on electrical integration and power distribution.In collaboration with components team, drive component specifications to align with vehicle and system goals.Create HV architecture diagrams, harness drawings, and controls architecture diagrams.Coordinate development activities with prototype suppliers to deliver functional hardware for on-road testing.Support bench testing and troubleshooting activities including modifying harnesses.Support and contribute to the product development roadmap for advanced electric vehicle technologies through collaboration with suppliers and colleagues across the PACCAR global organization.Provide written and verbal updates to communicate status, changes, risks/gaps to vehicle program timelines and identify opportunities for improvement.Less than 25% travel is expected.Qualifications & SkillsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or applicable technical engineering degree required.Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Business is preferred.5-7 years’ experience in power electronics, aviation, or automotive engineering translating new ideas and concepts into prototypes through detailed design processes is required.Experience with electrical harness development, and or power distribution is required.Knowledge of control systems, diagnostics, and cyber security requirements is preferred.Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams to meet objectives and timelines.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to deliver technical presentations and written reports to diverse audiences.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, engaging, with a demonstrated passion to deliver top-quality results.As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:401k with up to a 5% company matchFully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirementComprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick timeTuition reimbursement for continued educationMedical, dental, and vision plans for you and your familyFlexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)Paid short-and long-term disability programsLife and accidental death and dismemberment insuranceEAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and moreAdditional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. 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 the Project Engineer - BEV Electrical Integration and Power Distribution role is $93,000 - $145,500 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

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