Electronics Systems Engineer - Product Support
About The Position
The Electronics Systems Engineer - Product Support develops processes and manages issues arising from manufacturing and field tests related to electronics control, vehicle control units (VECUs), and digital displays integrated into Kenworth, Peterbilt, and other global brands. The role ensures defects are prioritized accurately and resolved promptly. Based in Kirkland, Washington, this position supports heavy commercial vehicle electrical and electronic systems and architecture. It works with manufacturing and field service teams to identify root causes and corrective actions, tracks resolution progress, reviews interfaces across design groups, and contributes to reliable, high-quality electronics systems. The engineer may support truck assembly plant launches and resolve field issues, collaborating across electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and other disciplines. Travel is up to 15%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of design experience in automotive or commercial vehicle electrical systems or an industry-related field.
- 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 software design of electronic control units.
- 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 with 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 affect 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 issue-resolution progress and performance.
- Review interface documentation related to wiring design, software architects, and other design engineering groups.
- Contribute to developing and continuously improving procedures and practices for 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, manufacturing, and other professionals to maintain or exceed quality standards for content delivery on releases.
Benefits
- 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
- Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
- Comprehensive paid time off, including at least 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
