Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Systems

PACCAR Inc; Denton, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to a 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan

Comprehensive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and H

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP services

Holiday gift eligibility

Job summary

PACCAR Inc is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead design, validation and production support of vehicle electrical systems and wiring harnesses across multiple platforms.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 5+ years of experience and strong communication skills. BEV/high‑voltage awareness and collaboration with suppliers are essential. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in vehicle/auto or heavy-duty platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, take initiative, be a team player and solve problems.
• Strong experience with vehicle electrical systems, wiring harnesses and system integration.
• High initiative and demonstrated problem solving abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience designing electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, validate, release and support electrical systems and components, focusing on wiring harnesses and system integration.
• Apply electrical engineering practices to support product development, validation activities and production issues across multiple vehicle platforms.
• Define and support placement of electrical/electronic components, harnesses and interfaces across low- and high-voltage architectures (BEV systems included).
• Support electrical system implementation for production builds, including documentation and change management.
• Own assigned electrical components or subsystems with requirements definition and design documentation maintenance.
• Collaborate with PACCAR Divisions, Suppliers & Customers and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Electrical systems

Wiring harnesses

System integration

BEV / high voltage

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Documentation

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Creo/Pro‑Engineer

Windchill

Siemens Capital

Job description

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Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Systems

Date: Sep 11, 2026

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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company
On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering definition, development, design, validation, release, and production support of vehicle electrical systems and components, with emphasis on wiring harnesses and system integration.
• Apply standard electrical engineering practices to support product development, problem resolution, validation activities, and production issues across multiple vehicle platforms.
• Define, integrate, and support the placement of electrical and electronic components, harnesses, system interfaces, and harness routings across low‑voltage and high‑voltage architectures, including Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) systems such as high‑voltage power distribution, equip bonding, grounding, and related safety components.
• Support electrical system implementation for production builds, including documentation, design releases, and change management activities across vehicle programs.
• Own assigned electrical components or subsystems, including requirements definition, interface coordination, validation planning, and maintenance of design documentation across the product lifecycle.
• Must be able to work with a diverse set of stakeholders (PACCAR Divisions, Suppliers & Customers) and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Up to 10 % travel can be expected

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience,preferably within vehicle, automotive, or heavy‑duty commercial platforms.
• Excellent professional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) are required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, take initiative, act as a team player, and a problem solver.
• Strong experience with vehicle electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, electrical components, and system integration.
• High level of initiative and demonstrated problem solving experience.
• Experience with Microsoft office products.
• Experience designing electrical schematics and drawings.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise with modeling complex systems with dynamic and thermal considerations and emphasis on weight control of a commercially viable final product.
• Working knowledge of tools; Creo/Pro‑Engineer, Windchill, and Siemens Capital (or equivalent).
• Ability to work with Tier 1 partner integrating high voltage DC electric powertrain and control systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical architectures such as battery packs, high‑voltage distribution, converters, contactors/relays, and associated safety systems.
• Hands on experience and manufacturing experience desired.

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 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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