Electrical Engineer - Siemens Capital Administrator

Peterbilt Motors Company

Denton (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Peterbilt Motors Company in Denton, TX, seeks a Siemens Capital Administrator to support Electrical Engineering in designing and maintaining electrical systems for Class 5–8 trucks.

You will work with engineers, harness designers, and IT/production teams to keep Capital, PLM, and manufacturing data aligned, develop automation, and enable release-ready designs. Travel up to 10% is expected as projects require.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
3+ years administering electrical design software (Siemens Capital preferred).
Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and PLM/CAD integrations.

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and support upgrades and maintenance of the Siemens Capital suite.
Maintain libraries, data, and align workflows with PLM and BOM generation.
Establish electrical design standards and templates for consistent output.
Provide technical support to engineers and systems designers across programs.
Develop scripts and automation to reduce cycle times and improve quality.
Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Siemens Capital

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Customer-service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Capital Logic

HarnessXC

Integrator

Windchill PLM

Job description

Company Information

Peterbilt Motors Company

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt Motors Company is seeking a Siemens Capital Administrator to support the Electrical Engineering group responsible for designing and developing electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and distribution architectures for Class 5–8 commercial trucks. This role serves as the technical subject matter expert for the Siemens Capital toolchain, ensuring high-quality electrical designs. The administrator works closely with electrical engineers, harness designers, systems engineers, PACCAR ITD, and manufacturing teams to maintain a stable, efficient, and scalable electrical design environment.

Job Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and support upgrades and maintenance of the Siemens Capital suite (Logic, HarnessXC, Integrator, etc.). Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate resolutions with Siemens and PACCAR ITD.
Maintain electrical component libraries, symbol libraries, connector databases, and wire/cable specifications. Ensure Capital data and workflows align with PTC Windchill PLM and engineering processes for accurate BOM generation and release.
Establish and enforce electrical design standards, naming conventions, templates, and drafting practices.
Provide technical support to engineers, harness designers, and systems engineers working on chassis, cab, powertrain, ADAS, telematics, BEV and autonomous systems.
Troubleshoot schematic capture, harness synthesis and manufacturing documentation issues. Serve as a liaison between engineering and Siemens technical support.
Support training and development for system users and create user guides, work instructions, and best-practice documentation tailored to truck electrical design.
Identify inefficiencies and opportunities to streamline electrical design workflows from concept through release.
Develop custom scripts, reports and automation utilities (Python, XML, Capital APIs) to reduce engineering cycle times and improve error-proofing and quality.
Improve integration between Capital and PLM systems, manufacturing systems, and service documentation.
Support new truck program launches with tool setup, project templates, and release readiness.
Participate in engineering change management and configuration control. Support expansion into new vehicle technologies and architectures.
Up to 10 % travel can be expected

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
3+ years administering electrical design software (Siemens Capital preferred).
Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, wiring harness design, and schematic development.
Experience with PLM systems (Windchill preferred) and CAD/PLM integrations.
Familiarity with SQL/Oracle databases and Windows Server environments.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills for supporting engineers with diverse technical backgrounds.
Strong customer-service mindset with an engineering support orientation.
Ability to balance daily support with long-term improvement initiatives.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, program-driven environment.
Collaborative, self-motivated, and proactive with high levels of initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with Capital Logic, HarnessXC, Integrator, Project, Publisher, and Symbol.
Experience in commercial vehicle, automotive, or heavy equipment industries.
Knowledge of J1939, CAN, LIN, and other vehicle network protocols.
Familiarity with BEV high-voltage system design.
Scripting experience (Python, Perl, XML, Capital APIs).
Experience supporting harness manufacturing.
Prior experience within PACCAR or truck industry.
Hiring level to be commensurate with experience and skills.

General Description Of All 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 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 ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

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