Battery Electrical Design Engineer

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!

Division Information

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.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Design and influence low voltage architectures to ensure reliability and longevity of 12V batteries and electrical systems for heavy commercial trucks.

• Integrate battery chemistry expertise with an understanding of best practice electrical architecture design and impact of electrical loads to ensure best-in-class battery life 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 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 and reliable low-voltage battery systems.

• As part of a development team, perform the design and development of assigned elements of battery definition, electrical architecture, system schematics or other electronic design practices.

Skills & Qualifications:

• B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree required.

• Desired: 2-3 yrs design & release of automotive or commercial vehicle electrical systems or industry-related background.

• Experience in battery chemistry and battery applications within the commercial truck market. Design and application of electrical architecture and system integration and its impact to the reliability of battery systems.

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

• Proficiency using Requirements Management tools, Systems Engineering tools, Creo, 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 drawings, system schematics and diagrams, 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 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/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 an Electrical Design Engineer - Low Voltage Battery System is $75,100-$112,300 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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