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Date: May 20, 2024

Location: Denton, TX, US, 76205-7864

Company: PACCAR

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 also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes 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

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

This position is based at Peterbilt’s Division office in Denton, Texas, where we have been headquartered since 1980. In Denton, we have manufactured, supported, and distributed over 1 million trucks. Our employees take great pride in our products. We are recognized as a premier employer and valued partner in the local community.

Requisition Summary

This position is looking for a mechanical or electrical engineer with interest in supporting design and development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Kenworth and Peterbilt Heavy Duty, Medium Duty and Refuse trucks. ADAS engineer will interact with Product Planning, Engineering, and Marketing & Sales to understand the customer requirements, to develop design concepts and to implement the ADAS systems on PACCAR trucks.

The scope of work starts with reviewing the Product Description Book (PDB), developing early requirement document for supplier selection, creating Technical Requirement Specification (TRS), designing the specific parts and systems in assigned phases of projects, interact with the supplier and test engineers to verify/validate the design. ADAS engineer will employ innovation skills to mature ideas from concept into implementation by applying standard engineering techniques. The degree of supervision will vary with experience.

Hiring level will be commensurate with experience and skills.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Product Planning, Manufacturing & PACCAR Parts to align major program book of wishes and identify all customer requirements which cascade into design requirements.

• Provide timely definition of design requirements by completing major program Product Description Books (PDB), establishing project scope, vehicle requirements and performance targets.

• Participate in ADAS system supplier selection process by creating and communicating the system expectations.

• Review product and feature specs from the ADAS component suppliers

• Apply knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems to design and implement ADAS systems.

• Coordinates design efforts with internal engineering groups and the ADAS system suppliers.

• Directs and conducts necessary baseline and benchmark testing to establish program goals.

• Interact with verification and validation teams to ensure ADAS feature performance.

• Follow software defect resolution life cycle and bring them to a closure.

• Provide engineering assistance, perform problem resolution, training and other engineering duties supporting various aspects of heavy truck production.

• Prepares engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.

• Up to 5% travel may be required

Skills

• Manages multiple tasks, takes initiative, team player, problem-solver, professional and effective communication skills (written and verbal).

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of ADAS features.

• Experience developing vehicle ADAS systems a plus.

• Experience working with J1939 CAN a plus.

• Previous design experience of parts and assemblies

• Knowledge of and/or experience in heavy truck assembly, heavy truck components and systems.

• Experience with six sigma tools such as QFD, DFMEA and DVP

• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience using Pro-E and/or Mentor Graphics

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field is required.

• New graduate to experienced level candidates are encouraged to apply.

General Description of Benefits

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 including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

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).

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