Electrical/Mechanical Engineer
Requisition Summary:
This position is looking for electrical or mechanical engineers with an interest in supporting design development for product and electrical systems, architecture, and packaging. This position is focused on continuous improvement and reliability. Duties involve evaluating 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 a degree of supervision varying with experience.
The hiring level will be commensurate with experience and skills.
Job Functions / Responsibilities:
- Apply knowledge of electrical systems and components to the design and implementation of truck systems and components.
- Coordinates and completes projects and design efforts with other engineering groups and departments within the Company.
- Assigns approves, performs, or delegates 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.
- Some travel may be required.
Skills / Competencies:
- Handles multiple tasks, takes initiative, team player, problem-solver, professional and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
- 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.
- Experience developing vehicle systems is a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using Pro-E and/or Mentor Graphics will be given preference.
- New graduate to experienced level candidates is encouraged to apply.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
Additional Job Information:
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWin), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D), and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).
Why work for PACCAR/Peterbilt?
- Competitive salary, 401k with a 5% match, AND a company-paid Pension Plan after 5 years of service.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
- Comprehensive Paid Time Off – Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Sick Leave.
- Tuition Reimbursement for continued education – eligible after 1 year of service.
- 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.