PACCAR

Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Platform

PACCAR$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Extensive knowledge with CREO / CREO View / Windchill (or similar)
  • Experience in heavy truck components and systems preferred
  • Knowledge of Phase Gate development process and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of ADAS Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Platform systems
  • Develop mechanical system concepts for vehicle platform requirements
  • Utilize DFMEA and DVP tools for risk mitigation in design phases
  • Create and maintain project schedules and develop mitigation plans
  • Manage relationships with autonomous partners and suppliers
  • Coordinate with PACCAR engineering teams throughout development
  • Facilitate communication with cross-functional groups including planning, purchasing, and manufacturing

Benefits

  • 401k with up to a 5% company match
  • Fully funded pension plan for retirement benefits
  • Comprehensive paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
  • Short- and long-term disability programs
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • EAP services including wellness plans and financial counseling
  • Eligible for a holiday gift
Full Job Description


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 ADAS 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.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience with CREO / CREO View / Windchill (or similar) required.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and/or experience in heavy truck components and systems
  • 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
  • Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with a Phase Gate development process
  • Knowledge in the use of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment


General Description of all Benefits

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 including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
  • This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.


Additional Job Information

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Join the PACCAR team today and be part of a global leader known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the automotive industry. At PACCAR, we offer a range of job opportunities that allow you to put your skills to work in a dynamic environment that fosters growth, leadership, and professional development.

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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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