Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Systems

PACCAR • Denton, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is available for an experienced electrical engineer designing vehicle systems. Hiring level will commensurate with experience and skills. The role involves engineering definition, development, design, validation, release, and production support of vehicle electrical systems and components, with an emphasis on wiring harnesses and system integration. The engineer will apply standard electrical engineering practices to support product development, problem resolution, validation activities, and production issues across multiple vehicle platforms. This includes defining, integrating, and supporting the placement of electrical and electronic components, harnesses, system interfaces, and harness routings for both low-voltage and high-voltage architectures, including Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) systems. Responsibilities also include supporting electrical system implementation for production builds, owning assigned electrical components or subsystems throughout their lifecycle, and working with diverse stakeholders. Up to 10% travel can be expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within vehicle, automotive, or heavy‑duty commercial platforms.
• Excellent professional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) are required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, take initiative, act as a team player, and a problem solver.
• Strong experience with vehicle electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, electrical components, and system integration.
• High level of initiative and demonstrated problem solving experience.
• Experience with Microsoft office products.
• Experience designing electrical schematics and drawings.

Nice To Haves

• Harnessing/Siemens Capital experience
• Expertise with modeling complex systems with dynamic and thermal considerations and emphasis on weight control of a commercially viable final product.
• Working knowledge of tools; Creo/Pro‑Engineer, Windchill, and Siemens Capital (or equivalent).
• Ability to work with Tier 1 partner integrating high voltage DC electric powertrain and control systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical architectures such as battery packs, high‑voltage distribution, converters, contactors/relays, and associated safety systems.
• Hands on experience and manufacturing experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering definition, development, design, validation, release, and production support of vehicle electrical systems and components, with emphasis on wiring harnesses and system integration.
• Apply standard electrical engineering practices to support product development, problem resolution, validation activities, and production issues across multiple vehicle platforms.
• 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.
• Support electrical system implementation for production builds, including documentation, design releases, and change management activities across vehicle programs.
• Own assigned electrical components or subsystems, including requirements definition, interface coordination, validation planning, and maintenance of design documentation across the product lifecycle.
• Must be able to work with a diverse set of stakeholders (PACCAR Divisions, Suppliers & Customers) and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

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 including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

What This Job Offers

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