Powertrain Calibration Engineer - BEV Charging Control Integration

Paccar - Mount Vernon, WA

Full-time

Mount Vernon, WA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The BEV Charging Integration Lead will be responsible for leading the development, calibration, and in-vehicle verification of Battery Electric Vehicle Charging Systems within the Powertrain Software and Development team. This role involves working in a global, cross-divisional team to create and calibrate top-tier vehicle functions specifically for North America, ensuring that the systems meet high standards of quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead BEV Charging system integration activities regarding embedded and supplier software packages for North American BEV Vehicles
• Develop and execute Calibration & System Integration plans for BEV programs, including timing, quality, and budget
• Provide technical feedback on proposed product changes
• Support embedded engineering group with new product requirements definition and software prototyping initiatives
• Stay current on industry trends and system development processes
• Identify opportunities or provide input for new initiatives to improve calibration and testing methods for higher efficiency and effectiveness
• Work with Control Systems Owners (CSO) to maintain living standard corporate documents with Suppliers
• Track Supplier development software interacting with all relevant CSOs, recording and reporting changes, issues, and debug status
• Track Supplier field software interacting with all relevant CSOs, recording and reporting changes, issues, and debug status
• Align SW specifications with HW sample versions release and timing for build events
• Submit PACCAR SW requirements to Supplier and hold them accountable for satisfying requirements
• Oversee Vehicle Systems Integration of Functions for Charging
• Coordinate testing, results, and communication documentation with all suppliers
• Maintain an in-depth functional understanding of all Charging Sub Systems
• Summarize technical issues and communicate project status effectively to all levels of management
• Link and track defects in PACCAR system(s) to Supplier Software tracking

Requirements

• BS in appropriate technical field required
• 5+ years of relevant work experience preferred
• Excellent knowledge of BEV technology, vehicle applications, and standards
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: J1939, UDS, XCP, Ethernet, CAN-bus, LIN-bus
• Experience coordinating technical work within and between organizations
• Knowledge of Electric Vehicle Technologies and customer usage patterns
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-directed with demonstrated high levels of resourcefulness and initiative