Mechanical Engineer- Battery Electric Vehicle

PACCAR Inc is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. With internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF Trucks, PACCAR designs, manufactures, and supports high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks. PACCAR also designs advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts.

Peterbilt Motors Company, founded in 1939, is America’s premium quality truck manufacturer. Known for performance, reliability, and innovation, Peterbilt serves customers across highways, construction sites, city streets, and logging roads.

About the role

Join the Zero Emissions Design team to help shape Peterbilt’s future electric-powered vehicles. This role involves collaborating with the PACCAR Technical Center, PACCAR Vehicle Electric Powertrain Team, Product Planning, Marketing & Sales, Management, and Suppliers to evaluate customer requirements and define vehicle-level targets for the next generation of industry-leading trucks. Responsibilities include new development programs, analysis of potential product designs, maturing concepts, problem resolution, and supporting various aspects of product development.

Responsibilities

• Manage deliverables across multiple projects, providing guidance on tools and processes.
• Work in a collaborative small-team environment to explore and evaluate advanced vehicle technologies.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior engineers.
• Maintain DFMEA and DVP tasks and deliverables.
• Collaborate with suppliers to integrate and validate electric powertrain components into PACCAR trucks.
• Leverage internal product development processes and Six Sigma skills to ensure high-quality results, manage progress, and report updates.
• Manage supplier activities related to design and manufacture of components.
• Work closely with multiple PACCAR divisions.
• Manage multiple priorities and goals simultaneously.
• Support pilot builds at PACCAR truck factories.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• Experience leading engineering projects.
• DFSS green belt certification desired.
• Knowledge and experience with Battery Electric Powertrain integration desired.
• Basic knowledge of Pro/E or other similar solid modeling software.
• Familiarity with project management methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, adaptability to change, and self-starter capabilities.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (verbal/written).
• Ability to apply standard engineering techniques with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and related computer software.

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• Comprehensive paid time off: minimum of 10 paid vacation days (increases with seniority), 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
• Eligibility for a holiday gift.

Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups, including the Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D), and ADVOCATE (LGBTQ+ support group).