Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - BEV Thermal Management
Date: Jul 11, 2024
Company: PACCAR
Company Information
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.
Division Information
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best heavy and medium-duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
Job Summary
Kenworth’s Zero Emissions Department is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Thermal Management Team. This individual will develop new electric motor cooling solutions that support PACCAR’s lineup of zero emissions vehicles.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Translate vehicle performance and goals into functional concepts utilizing Creo Parametric.
- Work closely with simulations experts to develop an effective cooling system.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to analyze and validate designs with FEA, CFD, and durability testing.
- Create rapid prototypes to quickly evaluate and/or validate design concepts.
- Employ Design for Six Sigma and engineering tools to develop and validate designs.
- Manage implementation of product changes by tracking project schedule, budget, and functional requirements throughout the entire life of the project.
- Work closely with multiple PACCAR divisions.
- Manage multiple priorities and goals simultaneously.
- Travel up to 10%.
Qualifications / Skills
- BSME or equivalent engineering degree is required; EIT certification is a plus.
- 0-1 years of experience is required. Industry-related background in the design and specification of heavy-duty trucks is a plus.
- Extensive 3D modeling software experience required (Creo Parametric specific knowledge is a plus).
- Experience in product development and new product implementation desired.
- Working knowledge of sheet metal, composite panels, and polymers/elastomers and their manufacturing processes a plus.
- Competency in the use of personal computer software including project management tools.
- Understanding the use of Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma techniques.
- Ability to perform in a lean, fast-paced, results-oriented environment, while managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present status updates.
- Willingness to learn and make use of new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Candidates should have a willingness to grow personally and professionally and be results-oriented.
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 (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 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
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.
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