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Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Platform (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;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></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 style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Do you want to help shape the future of Peterbilt and PACCAR? </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with interest in developing the systems required to launch an Autonomous Enabled Truck including new designs for Outer Body and Interior Trim Elements, Mechanical Structures, and Electrical Power Distribution. Duties involve interface with Product Planning, Marketing &amp; Sales, and Management across all PACCAR Divisions to evaluate customer requirements and definition of vehicle level targets that support launching the next generation of autonomous trucks. Scope of work includes concept development, final design development, validation planning, testing support and launching product into production.</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">Lead the development of ADAS Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Platform (AVP) systems through the entire product development process from Project Definition to Product Launch.</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">Develop mechanical system concepts to meet vehicle platform requirements and utilize analytical tools to verify a robust design.</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">Utilize DFMEA and DVP tools to mitigate system design risk throughout the concept, design, and validation phases of the program.</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">Create and maintain up-to-date project schedules and develop mitigation plans as needed to meet program milestones.</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">Effectively manage relationships with the autonomous partner and suppliers to ensure information flows smoothly and issues are proactively addressed.</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">Coordinate regularly during the development process with other PACCAR engineering teams including Embedded software engineering, PACCAR Innovation Center (PIC), and PACCAR Technical Center (PTC).</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">Coordinate regularly during the development process with cross-functional groups including Product Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and PACCAR Parts.</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">Act in a professional manner in all contacts with external and internal customers.</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 15% travel may be required</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-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor&apos;s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">3+ years of relevant experience </span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thorough knowledge and experience with CREO / CREO View / Windchill (or similar) </span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required </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><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of and/or experience in heavy truck components and systems</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong organizational and documentation skills with the ability to prioritize work effectively</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks, ability to learn on the fly, and adapt to change</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrate professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written) with strong, effective interpersonal abilities</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proactive approach to reconciling issues and reaching consensus</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong overall knowledge of PACCAR vehicles</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with a Phase Gate development process </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge in the use of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working in a fast-paced environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Up to 15% 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>General Description of all Benefits</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">401k with up to a 5% company match</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 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></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Tuition reimbursement for continued education</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) </span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Paid short- and long-term disability programs</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="background-color:white;color:black">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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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 &amp; Development (B.O.L.D.), and ADVOCATE (an LGBTQ+ support group).</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">#LI-Onsite</span></p></div></div></div>

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