PACCAR Embedded Engineeringorganization has an immediate opening for aControl System Architect -Fuel Cell Integrationto join our team inKirkland, WA.
Company Information
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. 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 powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
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Organization Information
PACCAR Embedded Engineering is a rapidly expanding organization that is transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. This includes developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations. You will collaborate with an international, cross-functional team focused on driving superior technical solutions that maximize customer uptime and operating efficiency. Successful applicants will demonstrate individual creativity in addressing challenges and opportunities while working within a supportive team to develop industry-leading solutions for the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry.
Position Summary
PACCAR's Embedded Engineering department, which serves both Kenworth and Peterbilt, has an opening for a Control System Architect focus on Fuel Cell Integration.The successful candidate will be leading efforts on cutting-edge technologies from the embedded world in view of establishing the impact and integration of functions on the associated electronic hardware, base software, and application software. The ideal candidate will need to be able to create specifications that allow engineers to deliver Electronic and Software component subsystem designs in order to support the control system development and integration into commercial vehicles and continue to enhance PACCAR's global embedded functionality and system development growth.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Introduce design decisions regarding controller states, signals, and boundaries at a control system level that will serve as the interface between electrical harnesses, electronic components, vendor base software, and embedded application software
Communicate control system functionality to upstream and downstream stakeholders
Follow project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality
Support launch at truck assembly plants as needed and resolve field issues as identified
Ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met, maintained, and exceeded on all components
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other professionals to ensure quality commercial vehicle electrical designs
Investigate and resolve warranty issues
Up to 15% travel
Qualifications & Skills
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree required
3+ years of experiencein the design & release of automotive or commercial vehicle electrical components, including software, wire harnesses, electronic controls, switches, and/or driver input devices
Ability to work in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative team environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good planning/tracking skills
Competency with standard business software tools (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
Able to learn and use new processes and techniques and resourcefully solve complex technical issues
Commitment to reliability, value,