PACCAR Embedded Engineering organization has an immediate opening for an Embedded Hardware Engineer to join our Autonomous Vehicle Platform team in Kirkland, WA.

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 diesel engines, 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!

PACCAR Embedded Engineering

PACCAR Embedded Engineering is a rapidly expanding organization that is transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. This includes developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations. You will collaborate with an international, cross-functional team focused on driving superior technical solutions that maximize customer uptime and operating efficiency. Successful applicants will demonstrate individual creativity in addressing challenges and opportunities while working within a supportive team to develop industry-leading solutions for the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry.

Position Summary

PACCAR’s Embedded Engineering department, which serves Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF, has an opening for an Embedded Hardware Engineer. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination and will be responsible for the electrical and electronic component and subsystem design, and electrical integration into heavy-duty vehicles.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Manage electrical and electronic components or systems through all stages of product development, including initial prototype development through to the start of production and beyond, for autonomous commercial trucks.
Work as part of a cross-functional team with mechanical engineers, software engineers, and other professionals to ensure quality electrical designs.
Solve problems across technical domains and across the product development lifecycle, from early-stage research to field failures and warranty investigations of products in mass production.
Support validation activities across supplier and internal teams to ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met/maintained/exceeded on all components and systems.
Support new product launches at truck assembly plants as needed and resolve field issues as identified.
Up to 15% travel.

Required Qualifications & Skills

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant degree required.
M.S. in an appropriate technical field (CS/EE preferred) and/or PE license preferred.
3+ years of experience in the design & release of automotive or commercial vehicle electrical components, including software, wire harnesses, electronic controls, switches, driver input devices, and/or HMI
Proficiency in using Engineering tools (Pro-Engineer, Mentor Graphics, Matlab/Simulink, Rhapsody)
Knowledge of SAE J1939, ISO 26262, and ISO 17987 LIN Protocol standards and compliance practices
Awareness of heavy-duty commercial truck regulations, especially affecting instrumentation, emissions, safety, On Board Diagnostics, and other areas impacting electrical/electronic design, architecture, and functionality
Experience with supplier management through AlAG processes
Knowledge of DFSS tools including FMEA, QFD, etc.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative team environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good planning/tracking skills
Competency with standard business software tools (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
Able to learn and use new processes, techniques, and software to resourcefully solve complex technical issues
Commitment to reliability, value, and quality in all aspects of work; desire to join the World’s Best team
A willingness to grow continuously, both personally and professionally, and a strong drive for results

Why work for PACCAR?

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.
Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more

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