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Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Systems (Denton, TX, US, 76205-7864) @ PACCAR

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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;color:black">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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Peterbilt Motors Company</strong><br>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 style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </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>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>This position is available for an experienced electrical engineer designing vehicle systems. Hiring level will commensurate with experience and skills. </span> </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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Responsible for engineering definition, development, design, validatio<span>n, release, and production support of vehicle electrical systems and components, with emphasis on wiring harnesses and system integration.</span></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">Apply standard electrical engineering practices to support product development, problem resolution, validation activities, and production issues across multiple vehicle platforms.</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">Define, integrate, and support the placement of electrical and electronic components, harnesses, system interfaces, and harness routings across low‑voltage and high‑voltage architectures, including Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) systems such as high‑voltage power distribution, equip bonding, grounding, and related safety components.</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">Support electrical system implementation for production builds, including documentation, design releases, and change management activities across vehicle programs.</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">Own assigned electrical components or subsystems, including requirements definition, interface coordination, validation planning, and maintenance of design documentation across the product lifecycle.</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">Must be able to work with a diverse set of stakeholders (PACCAR Divisions, Suppliers &amp; Customers) and manage multiple tasks concurrently.</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">Up to 10 % travel can be expected</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>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"><span>Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent </span></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"><span>7+ years of relevant experience, <span>preferably within vehicle, automotive, or heavy‑duty commercial platforms.</span> </span></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"><span>Excellent professional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) are required. </span></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"><span style="background-color:white">Ability to handle multiple tasks, take initiative, act as a team player, and a problem solver.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Strong experience with vehicle electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, electrical components, and system integration.</span></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"><span>High level of initiative and demonstrated problem solving experience.</span></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"><span>Experience with Microsoft office products.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Experience designing electrical schematics and drawings.</span> </span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Recent graduates are encouraged to apply </span></span></p> <p> </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>Preferred 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"><span>Harnessing/Siemens Capital experience</span> </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">Expertise with modeling complex systems with dynamic and thermal considerations and emphasis on weight control of a commercially viable final product.</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">Working knowledge of tools; Creo/Pro‑Engineer, Windchill, and Siemens Capital (or equivalent).</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">Ability to work with Tier 1 partner integrating high voltage DC electric powertrain and control systems.</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">Working knowledge of electrical architectures such as battery packs, high‑voltage distribution, converters, contactors/relays, and associated safety systems.</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">Hands on experience and manufacturing experience desired.</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>General Description of all Benefits</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:</span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:none;color:black"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">401k with up to a 5% company match</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Tuition reimbursement for continued education</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Paid short-and long-term disability programs</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background-color:white">This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.</span></li> </ul> </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 Board Information</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="color:black"><span style="background-color:white">PACCAR is an </span>E-Verify &amp; <span style="background-color:white">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 &amp; Development (B.O.L.D.), and ADVOCATE (an LGBTQ+ support group).</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="background-color:white;color:black">#LI-Onsite</span></p></div></div></div>

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