Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Platform

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Date: Jul 21, 2026

Company: PACCAR

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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company
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 deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with interest in developing the systems required to launch an Autonomous Enabled Truck including new designs for Outer Body and Interior Trim Elements, Mechanical Structures, and Electrical Power Distribution. Duties involve interface with Product Planning, Marketing & Sales, and Management across all PACCAR Divisions to evaluate customer requirements and definition of vehicle level targets that support launching the next generation of autonomous trucks.

Scope of work includes concept development, final design development, validation planning, testing support and launching product into production.

• Lead the development of ADAS Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Platform (AVP) systems through the entire product development process from Project Definition to Product Launch.
• Develop mechanical system concepts to meet vehicle platform requirements and utilize analytical tools to verify a robust design.
• Utilize DFMEA and DVP tools to mitigate system design risk throughout the concept, design, and validation phases of the program.
• Create and maintain up-to-date project schedules and develop mitigation plans as needed to meet program milestones.
• Effectively manage relationships with the autonomous partner and suppliers to ensure information flows smoothly and issues are proactively addressed.
• Coordinate regularly during the development process with other PACCAR engineering teams including Embedded software engineering, PACCAR Innovation Center (PIC), and PACCAR Technical Center (PTC).
• Coordinate regularly during the development process with cross-functional groups including Product Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and PACCAR Parts.
• Act in a professional manner in all contacts with external and internal customers.
• Up to 15% travel may be required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Thorough knowledge and experience with CREO / CREO View / Windchill (or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

• Knowledge of and/or experience in heavy truck components and systems
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with the ability to prioritize work effectively
• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks, ability to learn on the fly, and adapt to change
• Demonstrate professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written) with strong, effective interpersonal abilities
• Proactive approach to reconciling issues and reaching consensus
• Strong overall knowledge of PACCAR vehicles
• Experience with a Phase Gate development process
• Knowledge in the use of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Up to 15% travel can be expected

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that…