Electrical Design Engineer

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and 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 Electrical Design Engineer to join their new product development team. This role involves the design and release of electrical and electronic components and systems for heavy commercial trucks, integrating various vehicle systems, and managing engineering processes to ensure quality, reliability, and timely product launches. The engineer will contribute to the development of wiring harnesses, system schematics, and electronic control modules, while also supporting assembly plants and customer service.

Requirements

• BSEE or equivalent engineering degree required.
• 1-3+ years of experience required.
• Experience in design and application of automotive wiring harnesses, automotive electronic control modules, switches, driver input devices, and HMI elements.
• 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

• 3+ yrs design & release of automotive or commercial vehicle electrical systems or industry-related background.
• Experience in wiring design using Mentor Graphics.
• 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 also desired.
• Engineering knowledge of heavy duty commercial truck safety systems, regulations, especially in the areas of: operating, service, and performance environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and release of electrical and electronic components and systems for heavy commercial trucks.
• Integrate Engine, After Treatment, Transmissions, and ABS/ESP/ACC electrical/electronic features/requirements into Kenworth/PACCAR vehicles.
• Manage engineering and project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality.
• Plan and track validation testing of components.
• Support product launch at vehicle assembly plants.
• Ensure industry-leading quality and reliability is 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 and reliable electric/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

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Paid Time Off – vacation, paid holidays and sick leave.
• 401k with 100% company match, AND a company paid pension plan after 5 years.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education – eligible after 1 year of service.
• Holiday gift

What This Job Offers

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