Powertrain Development Lead Engineer Job at PACCAR in Mount Vernon, Washington

Job Description:

Requisition Summary

The Powertrain Integration and Performance team is looking for a driven Powertrain Development Engineer. The successful candidate will support the development and optimization of the next generation of PACCAR Heavy-duty Powertrains through a thorough knowledge of powertrain hardware, software and controls prototyping coupled with a solid view of product commercialization.

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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and 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

The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winch divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Define the Vehicle product description book (PDB) for the NA powertrain in collaboration with PACCAR Divisions to meet future legislative and market challenges




• Develop the technology readiness requirements in collaboration with PACCAR Divisions to meet the PDB




• Lead the evaluation of Powertrain and Powertrain integration technologies including electrified components and systems




• Define and develop product systems goals and strategies in collaboration with PACCAR Truck Divisions




• Work with Embedded, Vehicle and Engine Development teams to define functional requirements and functional architecture specifications




• Work with Divisions Vehicle Integration to decompose functional requirements to Engineering requirements and specifications




• Support the creation and execution of the advanced product quality planning (APQP) process for PCP




• Collaborate with PACCAR Divisions in the development of the NA PACCAR Powertrain application matrix




• Work with PACCAR Division engineering design teams to define the testing envelop for NA PACCAR Powertrain




• Support PACCAR Quality, Engineering and Program Management with the understanding and mitigation of technology and product integration risk.




• Support the technical analysis on benchmarking of PACCAR and competitive powertrain systems for heavy and medium-duty vehicles.




• Support powertrain test cell activities for powertrain software development, integration and optimization including advanced predictive features.




• Provide technical guidance to PACCAR global powertrain teams on new powertrain strategies including Advanced Predictive Features, electrification and other powertrain focused efficiency measures.




• Actively participate in the development, verification, release and implementation of powertrain software for NA production and NA aftermarket.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of relevant work experience in the automotive industry




• Sound knowledge of simulation and modeling tools for, Advanced Predictive Features, as well as engine and transmission control systems




• Self-directed, excellent analysis and engineering judgment required




• Previously demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects required




• Prior experience developing and testing powertrain products for commercial vehicles required




• Sound knowledge of test cell and in vehicle performance calibration, calibration tools, OBD, and engine control systems




• Organized and disciplined with ability to manage personal workload and a willingness and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands.




• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills including the delivery of formal presentations




• Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment




• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to develop trusting business relationships




• Knowledge of the Advanced Product Quality Process preferred




• Ability to travel up to 20%




• Sound knowledge of simulation and modeling tools for, Advanced Predictive Features, as well as engine and transmission control systems

Education

• BS degree in technical field required




• MS preferred




• A strong understanding of heavy-duty powertrain dynamics




• Heavy-duty powertrain design experience

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.