Mechanical Engineer- Battery Electric Vehicle

Company Overview

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF Trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high‑quality light-, medium‑and heavy‑duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.

PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads – everywhere our customers earn their living – Peterbilt’s red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America’s premium quality truck manufacturer since the company’s founding in 1939. Our dedication to delivering products and services focused on improving customers’ performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt a class of the industry.

This position is based at the Peterbilt Manufacturing Plant in Denton, Texas. In Denton, we have manufactured, supported, and distributed over 1 million trucks since 1980. Our employees take great pride in our products. We are recognized as a premier employer and valued partner in the local community.

Do you want to help shape Peterbilt’s future electric‑powered vehicles? The Zero Emissions Design team is looking for a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Engineer with interest in supporting innovative new technologies. Engineering projects may include new product development, current production design & support, field service & warranty reduction, and factory process improvements. Duties involve interfacing with Peterbilt and Kenworth Manufacturing, the PACCAR Technical Center, PACCAR Vehicle Electric Powertrain Team, Product Planning, Marketing & Sales, Management and suppliers to ensure the high‑quality development and execution of designs and products for the next generation of industry‑leading trucks.

• Lead the development of design concepts; refine via analytical tools and prototyping; plan and execute validation activities; support pilot build events; launch product into full production.
• Manage deliverables across multiple projects, providing guidance on the application of specific tools and processes.
• Work in a collaborative small‑team environment to explore and evaluate advanced vehicle technologies.
• Provide guidance and coaching to young engineers.
• Maintain DFMEA and DVP tasks and deliverables.
• Collaborate with multiple suppliers to aid successful integration and validation of electric powertrain components into PACCAR trucks.
• Leverage internal product development processes and Six Sigma skills to ensure high‑quality results, manage progress and report updates.
• Manage supplier activities related to design and manufacture of components.
• Work closely with multiple PACCAR divisions.
• Manage multiple priorities and goals simultaneously.
• Support pilot builds at PACCAR truck factories.
• Travel up to 15% may be required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
• Five years of experience in a related field.

• Master’s degree in business or engineering.
• PE License (Professional Engineer).
• Experience leading engineering projects and stakeholders.
• Six Sigma training/experience desired;
  Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Battery Electric Powertrains desired.
• Familiarity and experience with medium and heavy‑duty commercial vehicles and technologies preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Creo Parametric, Solid Works or other similar CAD modeling software.
• Familiarity with project‑management methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, adaptability to change, self‑starter.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (verbal/written).
• Applying standard engineering techniques with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word,…