Senior Electrical Design Engineer

PACCAR
Kirkland, WA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

This position is for electrical engineers interested in supporting design development of electrical systems and architecture. The role involves 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.

What You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The hiring level will be commensurate with experience and skills. The company values talent and promotes growth and development. The role offers a wide array of growth and development opportunities, and the chance to support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3-5+ years of experience
  • Experience in design and application of automotive wiring harnesses, automotive electronic control modules, switches, driver input devices, and HMI elements
  • Experience creating engineering documentation including preparation of component and harness drawings, diagrams, and routings
  • Understanding of Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma techniques
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Previous design experience of parts and assemblies will be given preference
  • Knowledge of and/or experience in heavy truck assembly, heavy truck components, and systems preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience using Creo, Siemens Capital, and/or Mentor Graphics will be given preference

Benefits

  • 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
  • Holiday gift
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