Electronics Systems Engineer - Product Support

Company: PACCAR

PACCAR Electronics Engineering organization has an immediate opening for an Electronics Systems Engineer - Product Support to join our team in Kirkland, WA.

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 powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Job Summary

PACCAR’s Global Electronics department has an opening for an Electronics Systems Engineer - Product Support . This role is responsible for developing processes and managing issues from manufacturing and the field that are integrated with existing PACCAR Electronics Engineering processes to ensure accurate prioritization and timely resolution of defects. Core responsibilities are application software for all systems under PACCAR Electronics’ control, primarily VECU (vehicle control units) and digital display. Develop standard reports to track progress and performance of issue resolution.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Analyze issues related to electrical and electronic systems and architecture for heavy commercial vehicles.
• Support the manufacturing and field service teams in prioritizing issues and identifying root cause and corrective action.
• Develop standard reports to track progress and performance of issue resolution.
• Review interface documentation to wiring design, software architects, and other design engineering groups.
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of procedures and practices to ensure industry-leading, high-quality, reliable electronics systems and architecture.
• Utilize Engineering and project management processes to maintain defect resolution timing.
• Support product launches at truck assembly plants as needed and resolve field issues as identified.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers as well as other professionals to ensure the industry-leading quality of the content delivery is met/maintained/exceeded on all releases.
• Up to 15% travel.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• 7+ Years of design experience in automotive or commercial vehicle electrical systems or industry-related field.
• Experience in design and application of automotive electronic control modules, switches, driver input devices, software, or HMI elements.
• Experience with automotive or commercial vehicle networks, such as CAN, SAE J1939 and LIN.
• Willing to learn and use new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.
• Experience in new product development and new product implementation.
• Able to work in a team environment across multiple departments and organizations.
• Familiar with personal computer software including project management tools, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Willingness to grow personally and professionally and be results oriented.
• Master’s degree and PE license.
• Solid understanding of Six Sigma disciplines and tools preferred.
• Proficiency using Requirements Management tools and Systems Engineering tools.
• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink, IBM Rational Rhapsody, IBN Rational DOORS, IBN Rational Team Concert, HP Quality Center.
• Awareness of heavy-duty commercial truck regulations, especially affecting instrumentation, emissions, safety, and On-Board Diagnostics.
• Understanding of truck design and application as it impacts electrical/electronic systems, architecture, and software-driven functionality.
• Basic understanding of J1939 Communication Protocol, UDS, and Automotive Ethernet, as it pertains to programming and diagnostics.
• Specific experience or expertise in one or more of:
• Automotive HMI/Instrumentation/Driver Controls
• Diesel Powertrain Control Systems
• Vehicle Controls

Why work for PACCAR?

• 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 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

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for an Electronics Systems Engineer - Product Support is $96,700-$151,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.