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PACCAR

Vehicle Controls Engineer

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$94K - $122K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and ... to optimizing vehicle aerodynamics and internal combustion engine and aftertreatment systems.

American Cruise Lines

Engineer - Unlicensed

Seattle, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Implement maintenance schedules to keep equipment in optimal condition. * Ensure compliance with ... Experience with diesel machinery, hydraulics, and electrical systems. * Knowledge of shipboard ...

PACCAR

Mechanical Design Engineer - Outerbody

Kirkland, WA

$86K - $117K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and ... Utilize Creo Parametric to create optimized part and assembly models of moderate to complex designs ...

American Cruise Lines

Engineer - Licensed

Poulsbo, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Implement maintenance schedules to keep equipment in optimal condition. * Ensure compliance with ... Experience with diesel machinery, hydraulics, and electrical systems. * Knowledge of shipboard ...

American Cruise Lines

Engineer - Unlicensed

Tacoma, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Implement maintenance schedules to keep equipment in optimal condition. * Ensure compliance with ... Experience with diesel machinery, hydraulics, and electrical systems. * Knowledge of shipboard ...

American Cruise Lines

Engineer - Unlicensed

Seattle, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Implement maintenance schedules to keep equipment in optimal condition. * Ensure compliance with ... Experience with diesel machinery, hydraulics, and electrical systems. * Knowledge of shipboard ...

PACCAR

Vehicle Controls Engineer

Kirkland, WA

$94K - $122K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and ... to optimizing vehicle aerodynamics and internal combustion engine and aftertreatment systems.

PACCAR

Mechanical Design Engineer - Outerbody

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$86K - $117K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and ... Utilize Creo Parametric to create optimized part and assembly models of moderate to complex designs ...

PACCAR

NVH CAE Engineer

Kirkland, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and ... Guide Engineering Design in the development, tuning, and optimization of dynamic system performance

American Cruise Lines

Engineer - Unlicensed

Tacoma, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Implement maintenance schedules to keep equipment in optimal condition. * Ensure compliance with ... Experience with diesel machinery, hydraulics, and electrical systems. * Knowledge of shipboard ...

PACCAR

Inventory Planning Manager

Renton, WA · On-site

$104K - $146K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and optimizing inventory levels to exceed customer expectations in terms of fill metrics. This ... PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial ...

PACCAR

Mechanical Design Engineer - Outerbody

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$86K - $117K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and ... Utilize Creo Parametric to create optimized part and assembly models of moderate to complex designs ...

PACCAR Inc

Mechanical Design Engineer - Outerbody

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$80.80 - $120.80/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and ... Utilize Creo Parametric to create optimized part and assembly models of moderate to complex designs ...

American Cruise Lines

Engineer - Unlicensed

Tacoma, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Implement maintenance schedules to keep equipment in optimal condition. * Ensure compliance with ... Experience with diesel machinery, hydraulics, and electrical systems. * Knowledge of shipboard ...

PACCAR

Associate Data Scientist

Bellevue, WA

$66K - $66K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial ... performance optimization. * Advanced proficiency with SQL and Snowflake querying and use of ...

PACCAR Inc

Vehicle Controls Engineer

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$81 - $121/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and ... to optimizing vehicle aerodynamics and internal combustion engine and aftertreatment systems.

PACCAR

Inventory Planning Manager

Renton, WA · On-site

$104K - $146K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and optimizing inventory levels to exceed customer expectations in terms of fill metrics. This ... PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial ...

PACCAR

Associate Data Scientist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$66K - $66K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial ... performance optimization. * Advanced proficiency with SQL and Snowflake querying and use of ...

American Cruise Lines

Engineer - Licensed

Poulsbo, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Implement maintenance schedules to keep equipment in optimal condition. * Ensure compliance with ... Experience with diesel machinery, hydraulics, and electrical systems. * Knowledge of shipboard ...

PACCAR

Vehicle Controls Engineer

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$94K - $122K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and ... to optimizing vehicle aerodynamics and internal combustion engine and aftertreatment systems.

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Vehicle Controls Engineer

PACCAR

Kirkland, WA • On-site

$94K - $122K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Paccar rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 491 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

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. 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 diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Division Information
Do you have a passion for vehicle design and engine installations? Do you want to work on industry-leading products that are setting the bar for fuel economy, low greenhouse gas emissions, and quality? Join a group of high-performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative products. Kenworth design engineers focus on product development from conceptualization to implementation on the production floor and beyond. See your designs making a difference on the open road!
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. As an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, Kenworth is dedicated to optimizing vehicle aerodynamics and internal combustion engine and aftertreatment systems. Kenworth is pushing the technology envelope with the introduction of battery electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric vehicles, and autonomous driving systems.
Requisition Summary
Kenworth is seeking energetic, independent engineers with an interest in creating, defining, and verifying advanced technology-based vehicle controls. The Vehicle Integration Team is responsible for managing a comprehensive portfolio of integrated technology and software features within the vehicle. The team provides written and visual communication to the organization describing the intended behavior of the vehicle, which supports software development, vehicle verification, and validation. The ideal candidate has excellent communications skills, experience in stakeholder alignment, and a passion for implementing the latest technologies into commercial vehicles.
Job Functions/Responsibilities
  • Identify, develop, and incorporate advanced vehicle technologies (Battery Electric Vehicle, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, Connectivity, etc.) into PACCAR products
  • Elicit requirements from customers, sales teams, government regulations, and industry standards to capture customer and business needs
  • Develop functional controls for advanced vehicle systems and software features including test requirements
  • Define interactions between vehicle systems
  • Support software integration through V-Model (SPICE) process for product development
  • Create work plans for upcoming programs by establishing scope, identifying deliverables, and estimating resources
  • Work with global teams to deliver common, cost-efficient solutions PACCAR-wide (Up to 10% travel may be required)

Qualifications & Skills
  • B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required; EIT certification and M.S. in Engineering or related field preferred
  • 1-3+ years of relevant experience is required; Heavy/medium-duty truck or passenger car experience is highly desired
  • Knowledge of ISO26262 and ASPICE is preferred
  • Experience with IBM DNG, IBM Rational Rhapsody, and IBM Rational Team Concert preferred
  • Proficient in technical writing and reviewing engineering specifications
  • Understands the design, development, and validation of automotive technologies
  • Experience with agile software development preferredAbility to communicate complex concepts or data in a simple-yet-accurate mannerRequires independent judgment and effective decision-making skills
  • Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, the ability to manage workloads, and the willingness to respond to shifting timelines and project demands.
  • Experience with data acquisition equipment.
  • Experience with simulation software, such as MATLAB, is preferred.
  • Experience with CAD software: Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, Catia, etc. is preferred.
  • Background in the automotive or heavy truck industry is preferred.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?
  • 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 (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
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 the Vehicle Controls Engineer is $80,800 - $120,800 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.

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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 under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Your next career move is waiting at PACCAR whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services. Join the PACCAR team today!

Industry

Motor vehicle manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bellevue, WA, US

Year founded

1905

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