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　　Date: Feb 1, 2024

　　Location: Kirkland, WA, US, 98033

　　Company: PACCAR

　　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!

　　Kenworth Truck Company

　　Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.

　　Position Summary

　　The PACCAR engineering team is looking for a driven and enthusiastic engineer to lead development of zero-emission powertrain systems. This role will focus on development and integration of thermal management components. The employee will be a member of a team responsible for defining, designing, validating and implementing these systems in support of PACCAR’s development of zero-emission vehicles. The employee will collaborate with a variety of disciplines including design, manufacturing, and validation roles as they work to integrate powertrain and thermal management components into medium-duty vehicles. In this role you will work to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions while supporting goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

　　Job Functions / Responsibilities

　　Utilize Creo software to develop design concepts and package components within the vehicle environment.

　　Define requirements for, evaluate, design, and select powertrain and cooling systems appropriate for PACCAR zero emission vehicles

　　Define integration requirements and lead the implementation into medium and heavy duty trucks

　　Collaborate with software engineering teams to define and validate embedded system controls

　　Lead and track activities of component suppliers. Define schedules, track progress, and drive suppliers to meet program schedules and milestones

　　Communicate design and project status to team and stakeholders on a regular basis and facilitate technology transfer between PACCAR divisions

　　Qualifications / Skills

　　BSME or equivalent engineering degree required; Master's Degree and PE license preferred

　　Passion and interest in working on commercial vehicle powertrains, including next generation electrified drivetrains and vehicles

　　Overall product knowledge required; engine, cooling, and transmission system experience preferred

　　Demonstrated prior design experience; project management, and/or design lead experience preferred

　　Experience working within a gated product creation process desired

　　Demonstrated CAD / 3D Modeling experience; Creo preferred

　　Experience with system-level requirements development, component selection, integration, performance, and validation

　　Previously demonstrated resourcefulness, strong technical knowledge, analytical capability, and communication skills.

　　Self-directed with excellent analysis and engineering judgement

　　Collaborative nature, fosters a sense of team across groups and cultures

　　Demonstrated high levels of initiative and innovation

　　Ability to perform in a fast-pace, results-oriented environment, while managing multiple priorities

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　Up to 10% travel possible

　　Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

　　Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities

　　Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields

　　Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

　　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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

　　Additional Job Board Information

　　At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Mechanical Design Engineer- Zero Emissions Thermal Management is $72,200-$108,000 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

　　PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.