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Mechanical Engineer- Battery Electric Vehicle (Denton, TX, US, 76205-7864) @ PACCAR

Denton, TX, US, 76205-7864OnsiteFull-time
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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Company Information</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Peterbilt Motors Company</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt&apos;s red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America&apos;s premium quality truck manufacturer since the company&apos;s founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers&apos; performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This position is based at the Peterbilt Manufacturing Plant in Denton, Texas. In Denton, we have manufactured, supported, and distributed over 1 million trucks since 1980. Our employees take great pride in our products. We are recognized as a premier employer and valued partner in the local community. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Requisition Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Do you want to help shape Peterbilt’s future electric powered vehicles?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Zero Emissions Design team is looking for a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Engineer with interest in supporting innovative new technologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Engineering projects may include new product development, current production design &amp; support, field service &amp; warranty reduction, and factory process improvements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Duties involve interfacing with Peterbilt and Kenworth Manufacturing, the PACCAR Technical Center, PACCAR Vehicle Electric Powertrain Team, Product Planning, Marketing &amp; Sales, Management and Suppliers to ensure the high quality development and execution of designs and products for the next generation of industry leading trucks.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead the development of design concepts; refine via analytical tools and prototyping; plan and execute validation activities; support pilot build events; launch product into full production. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to manage deliverables across multiple projects, providing guidance on the application of specific tools and or processes. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work in a collaborative small-team environment to explore and evaluate advanced vehicle technologies.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide guidance and coaching to young engineers. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain DFMEA and DVP tasks and deliverables. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate with multiple suppliers to aid successful integration and validation of electric powertrain components into PACCAR trucks</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Leverage internal product development processes and Six Sigma skills to ensure high quality results, manage progress and report updates. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage supplier activities related to design and manufacture of components. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely with multiple PACCAR divisions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage multiple priorities and goals simultaneously. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support pilot builds at PACCAR truck factories. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Travel up to 15% may be required.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-left:24.0px"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Qualifications </b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Bachelor&apos;s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar field </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">5 years of experience in related field </span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Preferred Qualifications </b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Master’s degree in business or engineering </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">PE License (Professional Engineer) </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience leading engineering projects and stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Six Sigma training/experience desired, Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge and experience with Battery Electric Powertrains desired</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Familiarity and experience with Medium and Heavy Duty commercial vehicles and technologies preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Basic knowledge of Creo Parametric, SolidWorks or other similar CAD modeling software</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Familiarity with project management methods and tools</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, adaptability to change, self-starter</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated effective communication skills (verbal/written)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Applying standard engineering techniques with minimal supervision</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and related computer software</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">General Description of Benefits</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">401k with up to a 5% company match</span></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement</span></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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</span></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Tuition reimbursement for continued education</span></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family</span></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)</span></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Paid short- and long-term disability programs</span></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance</span></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more</span></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="background-color:white;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Job Information</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">PACCAR is an E-Verify &amp; 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).</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">#LI-Onsite</span></span></p> </div></div></div>

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