Associate Electrical Design Engineer

Associate Electrical Design Engineer

Location:

Kirkland, WA, US, 98033

Company: PACCAR

PACCAR is a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.

Requisition

Summary:

This position is for electrical engineers interested in supporting design development of electrical systems and architecture. Duties involve interfacing with Product Planning, Marketing & Sales, and Management to evaluate customer requirements and definition of vehicle level targets, as well as engineering assistance, problem resolution, training, and other engineering duties supporting various aspects of heavy truck production.

Job Functions / Responsibilities:

• Facilitate program definition activities with PACCAR teams to deliver cost-efficient solutions.
• Integrate Engine, After Treatment, Transmissions and ABS/ESP/ACC electrical/electronic features/requirements into Kenworth/PACCAR vehicles.
• 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 is met/maintained/exceeded on all components.
• Provide interface documentation to wiring design, system architect(s), and mechanical design group.
• Contribute to development of procedures and practices that ensure quality and reliable electric/electronic systems.
• Coordinates and completes projects and design efforts with other engineering groups and departments within the company.
• Assigns, approves, performs or delegates supplier design modifications as appropriate.
• Completes design projects and manufacturing process changes from planning, calculation and design analysis, design, testing, evaluation and implementation necessary for successful completion.
• As part of a new product development team, perform the design and development of assigned elements of: wiring harnesses, routings and guides system level schematics or other embedded electronic control modules.
• Coordinates design and validation activities with both suppliers and PACCAR Technical Center.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Skills /

Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 0-1+ years design experience is required.
• Experience in design and application of automotive wiring harnesses, automotive electronic control modules, switches, driver input devices, and HMI elements.
• Experience creating engineering documentation including preparation of component and harness drawings, diagrams, and routings, responding to Requests for Engineering Information, writing Engineering Change Notices, test coordination, support for production, and customer service.
• Understanding of Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma techniques.
• Willing to learn and use new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.
• Experience in product development and new product implementation.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Previous design experience of parts and assemblies will be given preference.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in heavy truck assembly, heavy truck components, and systems preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Creo, Siemens Capital, and/or Mentor Graphics will be given preference.
• Proficiency using Requirements Management tools, Systems Engineering tools, Pro/E or other 3D CAD software also desired.
• Willingness to grow personally and professionally and results orientation.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth? Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks 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 provides monthly benefits after retirement Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10…