Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Platform

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

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride.  Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Do you want to help shape the future of Peterbilt and PACCAR? 

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with interest in developing the systems required to launch an Autonomous Enabled Truck including new designs for Outer Body and Interior Trim Elements, Mechanical Structures, and Electrical Power Distribution. 

Duties involve interface with Product Planning, Marketing & Sales, and Management across all PACCAR Divisions to evaluate customer requirements and definition of vehicle level targets that support launching the next generation of autonomous trucks. 

Scope of work includes concept development, final design development, validation planning, testing support and launching product into production.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Platform (AVP) systems through the entire product development process from Project Definition to Product Launch.
• Develop mechanical system concepts to meet vehicle platform requirements and utilize analytical tools to verify a robust design.
• Utilize DFMEA and DVP tools to mitigate system design risk throughout the concept, design, and validation phases of the program.
• Create and maintain up-to-date project schedules and develop mitigation plans as needed to meet program milestones.
• Effectively manage relationships with the autonomous partner and suppliers to ensure information flows smoothly and issues are proactively addressed.
• Coordinate regularly during the development process with other PACCAR engineering teams including Embedded software engineering, PACCAR Innovation Center (PIC), and PACCAR Technical Center (PTC).
• Coordinate regularly during the development process with cross-functional groups including Product Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and PACCAR Parts.
• Act in a professional manner in all contacts with external and internal customers.
• Up to 15% travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• 3+ years experience
• Thorough knowledge and experience with CREO / CREO View / Windchill (or similar) required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and documentation skills with the ability to prioritize work effectively
• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks, ability to learn on the fly, and adapt to change
• Demonstrate professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written) with strong, effective interpersonal abilities
• Proactive approach to reconciling issues and reaching consensus
• Strong overall knowledge of PACCAR vehicles
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