Advanced Manufacturing - Senior Systems Engineer

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

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Job Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and documenting technical specifications and manufacturing requirements. The Systems Engineer provides input into new product designs to optimize production processes, implement new technologies, and improve overall quality. The position is an integral part of the Advanced Manufacturing team that reports through the Assistant General Manager of Operations. The successful candidate will join a team of highly performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative processes, setting industry standards for quality, and providing cost-effective designs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth. Successful team members have advanced to prominent roles in other areas of the organization.

Job Function / Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering & Documentation

• Translate manufacturing needs into technical specifications for manufacturing systems.
• Provide simultaneous manufacturing engineering input to design engineering and coordinate plant feedback.
• Develop manufacturing and operations functional requirement documents and validation plans for software and hardware testing and programming.

System Configuration & Testing

• Configure MES systems, manage workflow changes, and conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) for new functionalities at truck plants.

Project Management

• Support engineering initiatives such as new product introductions (NPI) and capital projects, ensuring alignment with quality standards and project timelines.
• Develop, assess, and implement processes to test and validate new truck system technologies prior to production launch.

Quality & Engineering Support

• Assist in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and lead efforts in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) where appropriate.
• Review and develop new technologies for manufacturing, assembly, programming, and testing of components and systems.
• Develop standard work documents and contribute to the creation and updating of new standards and procedures.

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3-5+ years of progressively complex engineering experience required.
• Training in DFSS and Advanced Quality Systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with the software development V-cycle is desirable.
• Understanding of J1939 communication protocols and heavy duty vehicle electrical architecture.
• Experience developing automated test routines for electrical systems is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational, PC, and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities.
• Experi