Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer - Electrical

PACCAR•Renton, WA

About The Position

Kenworth R&D is seeking an independent engineer to create, define, and verify advanced vehicle controls and integrate electrical systems into alternative, zero-emission, and diesel powertrain vehicles. The R&D team develops and integrates advanced powertrain systems into PACCAR products according to the product planning roadmap. The role involves incorporating advanced vehicle technologies—including battery-electric and fuel-cell electric vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, and connectivity—into PACCAR products. The engineer elicits and captures customer and business requirements, develops functional controls and software features, defines vehicle-system interactions, and supports electrical schematic design and harness assembly, testing, and troubleshooting. The position also involves planning upcoming programs by defining scope and deliverables and estimating resources. Up to 10% travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience with MATLAB Simulink embedded programming.
Knowledge of and experience with J1939 and CAN networks.
Experience with Mentor Graphics and wire harness schematics.
Proficiency in technical writing and reviewing engineering specifications.
Understanding of the design, development, and validation of automotive technologies.
Experience with agile software development.
Ability to communicate complex concepts or data in a simple yet accurate manner.
Independent judgment and effective decision-making skills.
Initiative, flexibility, workload management skills, and willingness to respond to shifting timelines and project demands.
Experience with data acquisition equipment.

Nice To Haves

EIT certification.
Master of Science in Engineering or a related field.
Heavy- or medium-duty truck or passenger-car experience.
Knowledge of ISO 26262.
Experience with IBM DNG, IBM Rational Rhapsody, and IBM Rational Team Concert.
Experience with automotive Ethernet and LIN.
Experience with simulation software such as MATLAB.
Experience with CAD software such as Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
Background in the automotive or heavy-truck industry.
Desire to obtain a CDL.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and incorporate advanced vehicle technologies, including battery-electric vehicles, fuel-cell electric vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, and connectivity, into PACCAR products.
Elicit requirements from customers, sales teams, government regulations, and industry standards to capture customer and business needs.
Develop functional controls for advanced vehicle systems and software features, including test requirements.
Define interactions between vehicle systems.
Support electrical schematic development and design for systems and components being integrated.
Support electrical harness assembly, build, testing, and troubleshooting.
Create work plans for upcoming programs by establishing scope, identifying deliverables, and estimating resources.

Benefits

401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
Paid time off, including a minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
Flexible spending accounts (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.
Growth and development opportunities.
Opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues recognized as experts in their fields.
Opportunity to support or design future commercial vehicles, including electric and autonomous trucks.