Associate Electrical Design Engineer

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks. Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR, is seeking an Associate Electrical Design Engineer to join their new product development team. This role will focus on the design and development of electrical and electronic components and systems for heavy commercial trucks, managing engineering and project management processes, and ensuring industry-leading quality and reliability.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree required.
• 0-1+ yrs design & release of automotive or commercial vehicle electrical systems or industry-related background required.
• Experience in the design and application of automotive wiring harnesses, automotive electronic control modules, switches, driver input devices, and HMI elements.
• Experience in wiring design using Mentor Graphics.
• Engineering knowledge of heavy-duty commercial truck safety systems, and regulations, especially in the areas of operating, service, and performance environments.
• Experience creating engineering documentation including preparation of component and harness drawings, diagrams, and routings, responding to Requests for Engineering Information, writing Engineering Change Notices, test coordination, support for production, and customer service.
• Solid understanding of Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma techniques.
• Willing to learn and use new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.
• Experience in product development and new product implementation.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Facility with personal computer software including project management tools, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Willingness to grow personally and professionally and results orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of DC power distribution, management, protection, fusing, and routing systems, practices and tools desired.
• Proficiency using Requirements Management tools, Systems Engineering tools, Pro/E, or other 3D CAD software is also desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and release of electrical and electronic components and systems for heavy commercial trucks.
• Manage engineering and project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality.
• Plan and track validation of components.
• Support product launch at vehicle assembly plants.
• Ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met/maintained/exceeded on all components.
• Provide interface documentation to wiring design, system architect(s), and mechanical design group.
• Contribute to the development of procedures and practices that ensure quality, reliable electronic systems.
• Perform the design and development of assigned elements of: wiring harnesses, routings and guides system level schematics or other embedded electronic control modules.

Benefits

• 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
• Holiday gift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level