Design Engineer- Electrical Systems

$75,100 - $112,300/Yr

Paccar - Kirkland, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Kirkland, WA

251-500 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Design Engineer - Electrical Systems position at PACCAR involves supporting the design development of electrical systems and architecture for heavy trucks. The role requires collaboration with various departments to evaluate customer requirements and define vehicle performance targets. Engineers will work on sustaining design projects, new development programs, and research proposals, applying standard engineering techniques with varying degrees of supervision based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate program definition activities with PACCAR teams to deliver cost-efficient solutions.
• Coordinate with Product Planning, Manufacturing & PACCAR Parts to align major program book of wishes and identify all customer requirements which cascade into design requirements.
• Coordinate Vehicle Property Owners (VPO) to set project vehicle performance targets.
• Provide timely definition of design requirements by completing major program Product Description Books (PDB), establishing project scope, vehicle requirements and performance targets.
• Apply knowledge of electrical systems and components to design and implementation of truck systems and components.
• Coordinate and complete projects and design efforts with other engineering groups and departments within the Company.
• Assign, approve, perform or delegate design modifications as appropriate.
• Identify and initiate designs of a complex nature.
• Direct and conduct necessary research incidental to design.
• Complete design projects and manufacturing process changes from planning, calculation and design analysis, design, testing, evaluation and implementation necessary for successful completion.
• Prepare engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate resolution of production, production control, and Quality Assurance issues as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 2 years experience required; 3-5 years experience is preferred.
• Handles multiple tasks, takes initiative, team player, problem-solver, professional and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• 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.
• Experience developing vehicle systems is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Creo and/or Mentor Graphics will be given preference.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in heavy truck assembly and components.
• Experience developing vehicle systems.

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, 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