PACCAR

Control System Engineer

PACCAR$90K — $141K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline.
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Experience with embedded systems using microcontrollers and peripherals (GPIO, PWM, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle network architectures and communication protocols (SAE J1939).
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, PTC Codebeamer).
  • Strong communication skills for effective cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%, including international.

Responsibilities

  • Lead supplier and engineering activities for powertrain control solutions.
  • Evaluate powertrain control system architectures, requirements, and designs.
  • Drive issue resolution with troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on system development, integration, and validation.
  • Oversee pilot builds and vehicle integration with technical guidance.
  • Develop FMEAs and validation plans to enhance system quality and reliability.

Benefits

  • 401k with up to 5% company match.
  • Fully funded pension plan for retirement benefits.
  • Comprehensive PTO with minimum of 10 vacation days and 12 paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families.
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and health account (HSA).
  • Paid short-and long-term disability programs.
  • Life and accidental death insurance coverage.
  • Wellness and financial counseling through EAP services.
Full Job Description
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

Job Responsibilities

  • 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.


Qualifications & Skills

  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications & Skills

  • 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 Benefits

  • 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


Additional Job Board Information

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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Size
28,500 employees
Market Cap
$34.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1905
5 Year Trend
+6.7%
Revenue
$18.7 billion
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