Vehicle Controls Engineer

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Kenworth is seeking energetic, independent engineers with an interest in creating, defining, and verifying advanced technology-based vehicle controls. The Vehicle Integration Team is responsible for managing a comprehensive portfolio of integrated technology and software features within the vehicle. The team provides written and visual communication to the organization describing the intended behavior of the vehicle, which supports software development, vehicle verification, and validation. The ideal candidate has excellent communications skills, experience in stakeholder alignment, and a passion for implementing the latest technologies into commercial vehicles.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required
• 1-3+ years of relevant experience is required
• Proficient in technical writing and reviewing engineering specifications
• Understands the design, development, and validation of automotive technologies
• Ability to communicate complex concepts or data in a simple-yet-accurate manner
• Requires independent judgment and effective decision-making skills
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, the ability to manage workloads, and the willingness to respond to shifting timelines and project demands.

Nice To Haves

• EIT certification and M.S. in Engineering or related field preferred
• Heavy/medium-duty truck or passenger car experience is highly desired
• Knowledge of ISO26262 and ASPICE is preferred
• Experience with IBM DNG, IBM Rational Rhapsody, and IBM Rational Team Concert preferred
• Experience with agile software development preferred
• Experience with data acquisition equipment.
• Experience with simulation software, such as MATLAB, is preferred.
• Experience with CAD software: Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, Catia, etc. is preferred.
• Background in the automotive or heavy truck industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and incorporate advanced vehicle technologies (Battery Electric Vehicle, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, Connectivity, etc.) 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 software integration through V-Model (SPICE) process for product development
• Create work plans for upcoming programs by establishing scope, identifying deliverables, and estimating resources
• Work with global teams to deliver common, cost-efficient solutions PACCAR-wide (Up to 10% travel may be required)

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

What This Job Offers

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