Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Platform

Peterbilt Motors Company

Denton (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to a 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and H

Paid disability programs

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee wellness programs

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Inc subsidiary in Denton, TX, seeks an Electrical/Software Engineer to support autonomous vehicle power distribution and vehicle controls development. You will interface with planning, marketing, and management to translate customer requirements into system targets; lead ADS hardware/software integration and validation activities.

Responsibilities include wiring harness design, electrical schematics, and vehicle-wide system integration, with travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Software Engineering or related field is required.
5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of an Automated Driving System (ADS) Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Platform (AVP) including power distribution system, electrical architecture integration, harness design and software development.
Design and release of electrical and electronic ADS related components and systems for heavy duty commercial vehicles.
Develop technical requirement specifications for redundant power distribution and other ADS related components.
Integrate ADS related electrical/electronic features/requirements into Peterbilt/PACCAR vehicles.
As part of a new product development team, perform the design and development of assigned elements of wiring harnesses, system level schematics, and other embedded electronic control modules.
Manage engineering and project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality.
Plan and track validation testing of components.
Support product launch at vehicle assembly plants.
Ensure industry leading quality and reliability is met/maintained/exceeded on all components.
Provide interface documentation to wiring design, system architect(s), and mechanical design group.
Contribute to development of procedures and practices that ensure quality and reliable electric/electronic systems.
Complete engineering change notice documentation to manage old and new parts and use proprietary software to issue part bid requests.
Initial packaging/space claim studies of AVP components/systems.
Up to 15% travel may be required

Skills

Electrical engineering

Software engineering

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Pro-E or similar CAD tools

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Company Information

Peterbilt Motors Company

Requisition Summary

Do you want to help shape the future of Peterbilt and PACCAR?

We are looking for electrical engineers with an interest in supporting design development for autonomous vehicle product power distribution and vehicle controls design development integration.

Duties involve interface with Product Planning, Marketing & Sales, and Management to evaluate customer requirements and definition of vehicle level targets that support launching the next generation autonomous trucks, as well as engineering, problem resolution, training and other engineering duties supporting various aspects of heavy truck production.

Scope of work includes project definition, mature ideas through concept development, final design development, validation planning, testing support and launching product into production by applying standard engineering techniques with degree of supervision varying with experience.

Job Responsibilities

Hiring level will be commensurate with experience and skills

Lead the development of an Automated Driving System (ADS) Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Platform (AVP) including power distribution system, electrical architecture integration, harness design and software development.
Design and release of electrical and electronic ADS related components and systems for heavy duty commercial vehicles.
Develop technical requirement specifications for redundant power distribution and other ADS related components.
Integrate ADS related electrical/electronic features/requirements into Peterbilt/PACCAR vehicles.
As part of a new product development team, perform the design and development of assigned elements of wiring harnesses, system level schematics, and other embedded electronic control modules.
Manage engineering and project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality.
Plan and track validation testing of components.
Support product launch at vehicle assembly plants.
Ensure industry leading quality and reliability is met/maintained/exceeded on all components.
Provide interface documentation to wiring design, system architect(s), and mechanical design group.
Contribute to development of procedures and practices that ensure quality and reliable electric/electronic systems.
Complete engineering change notice documentation to manage old and new parts and use proprietary software to issue part bid requests.
Initial packaging/space claim studies of AVP components/systems.
Up to 15% travel may be required

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Software Engineering or related field is required.
5+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of DC power distribution, management, protection, fusing, and routing systems.
Knowledge of DC power storage, conversion, and generation related to low voltage power systems.
Knowledge of and/or experience in heavy truck assembly, components, troubleshooting and electrical systems preferred.
Knowledge of and/or experience troubleshooting heavy truck electrical systems.
Experience developing vehicle systems is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
Handles multiple tasks, takes initiative, team player, problem-solver, professional and effective communication skills (written and verbal) is required.
Willing to learn and use new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.
Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience using Pro-E or other 3D CAD software and Mentor Graphics will be given preference.
Previous design experience of parts and assemblies will be given preference.
Proficiency using Requirements Management tools, Systems Engineering tools, or also desired.

General Description Of 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 Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D), and LGBTQ+ Advocate support group.

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