Associate Electrical Design Engineer

Kenworth Truck Co.

Kirkland (WA)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 106,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PACCAR/Kenworth seeks an Associate Electrical Design Engineer in Kirkland, WA to design and release electrical components for heavy trucks. You will support project management, validation, and product launch activities across engineering teams.

The role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 0-1+ years in automotive electrical design, with experience in wiring harnesses and ECUs. CAD tools and Six Sigma exposure are valued in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
0-1+ yrs in design & release of automotive electrical systems or related work.
Experience with automotive wiring harnesses and ECUs.

Responsibilities

Design and release electrical components and systems for heavy trucks.
Manage engineering and project processes to maintain schedule and budget.
Plan and track validation of components and support product launches.

Skills

Electrical design

Wiring harness design

ECU/ECM knowledge

HMI elements

DC power distribution

3D CAD tools

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Pro/E (Creo)

Job description

Company Information

Division Information

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.

Job Functions

Design and release of electrical and electronic components and systems for heavy commercial trucks.
Manage engineering and project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality.
Plan and track validation of components.
Support product launch at vehicle assembly plants.
Ensure industry-leading quality and reliability are met/maintained/exceeded on all components.
Provide interface documentation to wiring design, system architect(s), and mechanical design group.
Contribute to the development of procedures and practices that ensure quality, reliable electronic systems.
As part of a new product development team, perform the design and development of assigned elements of: wiring harnesses, routings and guides system level schematics or other embedded electronic control modules

Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree required.
0-1+ yrs design & release of automotive or commercial vehicle electrical systems or industry-related background required.
Experience in the design and application of automotive wiring harnesses, automotive electronic control modules, switches, driver input devices, and HMI elements.
Experience in wiring design using Mentor Graphics. Knowledge of DC power distribution, management, protection, fusing, and routing systems, practices and tools desired.
Proficiency using Requirements Management tools, Systems Engineering tools, Pro/E, or other 3D CAD software is also desired.
Engineering knowledge of heavy-duty commercial truck safety systems, and regulations, especially in the areas of operating, service, and performance environments.
Experience creating engineering documentation including preparation of component and harness drawings, diagrams, and routings, responding to Requests for Engineering Information, writing Engineering Change Notices, test coordination, support for production, and customer service.
Solid understanding of Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma techniques.
Willing to learn and use new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.
Experience in product development and new product implementation.
Able to work in a team environment.
Facility with personal computer software including project management tools, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Willingness to grow personally and professionally and results orientation.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

Global Fortune 500Company 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

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 an Associate Electrical Design Engineer is $70,500 - $105,800 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.

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