Senior Electrical Design Engineer

PACCAR•Kirkland, WA

15h

About The Position

Kenworth Truck Company is seeking a motivated Senior Engineer for the Kenworth Electrical Architecture Team. This role involves redefining how Kenworth vehicle requirements and system designs are integrated into vehicle-level electrical systems. The position is within the Electrical Engineering department and includes investigative, development, and coordination activities, contributing to a new generation of vehicles at Kenworth and PACCAR.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering degree required.
Knowledge of DC power distribution, management, protection, fusing, practices, and tools.
Background in system-level development, component selection, integration, performance, and validation.
3-5+ years of experience in electrical system development required.
Able to work in a team environment.
Understanding of SAE J1939 CAN Protocol and ISO 17987 LIN Protocol.
Previously demonstrated resourcefulness, strong technical knowledge, analytical capability, and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, be a self-starter and have demonstrated high levels of initiative and innovation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in similar fields and/or Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
Desired experience in design & release of automotive or commercial vehicle electrical systems or industry-related background.
Awareness of heavy duty commercial truck regulations, especially affecting instrumentation, emissions, safety, On Board Diagnostics, and other areas impacting electrical/electronic design, architecture, and functionality preferred.
Experience with the Siemens Capital electrical system toolsets preferred.
Experience with supplier management through AlAG processes preferred.
Automotive embedded electronic component D&R preferred.
Experience with 3D CAD, especially PTC’s Creo preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and release of electrical and electronic components and systems for heavy commercial trucks.
Integrate smart Power Distribution Modules into vehicle electrical systems.
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 are met/maintained/exceeded on all components.
Provide interface documentation to system architect(s), wiring design, and mechanical design groups.
As part of a development team, perform the design and development of assigned elements of power distribution definition, electrical architecture, system schematics, or other electronic design practices.
Work with Field Service and repair teams to improve clarity and speed to market of troubleshooting documentation.
Work with other teams at Kenworth and other PACCAR divisions to provide complete architecture definition to meet major harness release schedules, including interfacing with the PACCAR Technical Center and Peterbilt.

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