Powertrain Project Lead Engineer

PACCAR; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR Global Powertrain in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Powertrain lead engineer with controls experience. You will lead development of next-generation powertrain systems, coordinating cross-functional teams across global platforms.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering leadership, expertise in high voltage electronics, HIL testing, and embedded software validation, with travel up to 20% and a path to advance PACCAR's zero-emission initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in controls development and systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of High Voltage Power electronics and Charging Systems.
• Experience with HIL testing and embedded software validation.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams, suppliers, and engineering partners to deliver project objectives, technical commitments, and program milestones.
• Provide technical leadership and drive decision-making, issue resolution, and stakeholder alignment across internal and external organizations.
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, resource, and execution risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering resources and supplier activities to achieve quality, performance, cost, and timing targets.
• Communicate project status, key accomplishments, risks, and recovery plans to senior leadership while aligning project execution with organizational priorities.

Skills

Controls development

High voltage power electronics

HIL testing

Embedded software validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel up to 20%

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

PACCAR Global Powertrain is hiring a motivated Powertrain lead engineer with controls experience. This position is based in Lewisville, TX.

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.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Organization Information

PACCAR Powertrain is the newest business unit within PACCAR, dedicated to delivering advanced powertrain solutions for Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. This includes the development of sophisticated heavy-duty engine technologies, along with essential support functions such as testing, validation, and aftersales service. As part of this team, you will collaborate with a global, cross-functional group focused on engineering innovative solutions that enhance customer uptime and drive operational efficiency.

Our success is driven by individuals who are passionate about technology, thrive in collaborative environments, and bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. We value team members who are curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement, who take ownership, communicate effectively across disciplines, and are motivated by the challenge of delivering industry-leading performance and reliability.

Requisition Summary

PACCAR is seeking a Project Lead Engineer to lead the development of next-generation Electric, Hybrid, and Internal Combustion Engine powertrains that support global greenhouse gas reduction goals. This role will drive the research, planning, development, validation, and release of advanced powertrain technologies across PACCAR's global vehicle platforms.

The successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners to deliver projects that meet quality, cost, timing, and performance objectives. This position offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role in PACCAR's transition to zero-emission and next-generation powertrain solutions while collaborating with global teams across multiple engineering disciplines.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams, suppliers, and engineering partners to deliver project objectives, technical commitments, and program milestones.
• Provide technical leadership and drive decision-making, issue resolution, and stakeholder alignment across internal and external organizations.
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, resource, and execution risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering resources and supplier activities to achieve quality, performance, cost, and timing targets.
• Communicate project status, key accomplishments, risks, and recovery plans to senior leadership while aligning project execution with organizational priorities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in controls development and systems engineering
• Strong understanding of High Voltage Power electronics and Charging Systems
• Experience with HIL testing and embedded software validation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Why work for PACCAR?

• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities.
• Work in an established engineering organization where work/life balance is valued.
• 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 drive systems, ADAS, and fully autonomous driving.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Paid Time Off - vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• 401k with company match, AND a company-paid pension plan after 5 years.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education - eligible after 1 year of service

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future.