Electronics Systems Engineer - Product Support

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

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About The Position

The Electronics Systems Engineer - Product Support develops processes and manages issues arising from manufacturing and field testing of electronics controls, vehicle control units (VECUs), and digital displays integrated into Kenworth, Peterbilt, and other global brands. The role supports timely prioritization and resolution of defects across heavy commercial vehicle electronic systems and architecture. Based in Kirkland, Washington, the position works with manufacturing and field service teams, design engineering groups, and multidisciplinary engineering partners. It may involve up to 15% travel and support for product launches at truck assembly plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of design experience in automotive or commercial vehicle electrical systems or a related industry.
• Experience designing and applying automotive electronic control modules, switches, driver input devices, software, or HMI elements.
• Experience with embedded software models using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow for electronic control unit software design.
• Experience with debugging, MIL/SIL/unit testing, and some scripting in C, Python, or CAPL.
• Experience with automotive or commercial vehicle networks such as CAN, SAE J1939, and LIN.
• Experience with bench testing using Vector tools such as CANoe or CANalyzer.
• Willingness to learn and use new engineering processes and techniques, and resourcefulness in solving complex technical problems.
• Experience in new product development and implementation.
• Ability to work in a team environment across multiple departments and organizations.
• Familiarity with personal computer software, including project management tools, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Willingness to grow personally and professionally and be results oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Solid understanding of Six Sigma disciplines and tools.
• Proficiency with Requirements Management and Systems Engineering tools.
• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink, IBM Rational Rhapsody, IBM Rational DOORS, IBM Rational Team Concert, or HP Quality Center.
• Awareness of heavy-duty commercial truck regulations, especially those affecting instrumentation, emissions, safety, and On-Board Diagnostics.
• Understanding of truck design and application as they impact electrical/electronic systems, architecture, and software-driven functionality.

Responsibilities

• Analyze issues related to electrical and electronic systems and architecture for heavy commercial vehicles.
• Support manufacturing and field service teams in prioritizing issues and identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop standard reports to track the progress and performance of issue resolution.
• Review interface documentation related to wiring design, software architecture, and other design engineering groups.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of procedures and practices to ensure high-quality, reliable electronics systems and architecture.
• Use engineering and project management processes to maintain defect-resolution timing.
• Support product launches at truck assembly plants as needed and resolve identified field issues.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers and other professionals to maintain or exceed quality standards for content delivery on all releases.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• Paid time off, including a minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time; additional vacation days are provided with additional seniority or years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee assistance program services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
• Holiday gift.

What This Job Offers

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