Automotive Drivetrain Control System Engineer Jobs

As a Control System Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and validation of next-generation powertrain control systems for advanced vehicle applications. You will guide system development throughout the product lifecycle by managing requirements, collaborating with suppliers, coordinating validation activities, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performing solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to expand your technical and project leadership skills while working across software, electrical, mechanical, and embedded systems disciplines in a dynamic engineering environment.

Location:  Lewisville, TX

• Lead supplier and engineering activities to deliver powertrain control solutions that meet program, quality, cost, and timing objectives. 
• Evaluate and provide technical direction on powertrain control system architectures, requirements, designs, and validation strategies. 
• Drive issue resolution through systematic troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and defect management. 
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, integrate, validate, and launch vehicle control systems. 
• Lead pilot builds and vehicle integration activities, providing technical guidance and ensuring successful system implementation. 
• Develop and execute FMEAs and validation plans to reduce risk and improve system quality, reliability, and performance.

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience. 
• Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting embedded systems using microcontrollers and common peripherals, including GPIO, PWM, timers, ADC/DAC, UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN.
• Strong understanding of vehicle network architectures and automotive communication protocols, including SAE J1939-21 (CAN) and J1939-22 (CAN FD).
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as IBM DOORS Next Generation, Siemens Polarion ALM, PTC Codebeamer, or similar platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including international travel.

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field, and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with functional safety and cybersecurity standards, including ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434.
• Knowledge of powertrain systems, vehicle controls, and electrical architectures.
• Experience supporting system integration, vehicle testing, validation, and product launch activities.
• Experience conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and developing verification and validation test plans

PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks. 

The Global PACCAR Electronics organization supports Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF by transforming how control systems and vehicle software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. GPE designs next generation vehicle controls, display systems, and autonomous technologies that raise the bar for customer productivity and safety.
Whether on highways, construction sites, urban centers, or forest roads, PACCAR trucks are recognized for exceptional quality and performance. PACCAR Electronics is central to these product identities-delivering innovations from advanced PTO functionality to intuitive, high value digital displays. Join us as we grow and deliver PACCAR's future in connectivity, cybersecurity, electrification, and autonomous systems.

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive PTO - 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 account (FSA) and health 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

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future. The salary range for the Control System Engineer is $90,400 - $141,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. 

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