Truck Systems & Software Liaison - Evening Shift

Peterbilt Motors Company

Denton (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR division, seeks a Truck Systems & Software Liaison to coordinate and resolve vehicle software defects on the plant floor during the evening shift (4:30PM–1:00AM). You will validate issues hands-on and communicate updates to Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background, 6+ years of experience, and are proficient with production software and diagnostic tools. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
6+ years' of relevant experience required.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in product change systems, issue tracking, and Bills of Material.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to work in teams and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Support production execution by identifying, documenting, and coordinating the resolution of vehicle software defects encountered on the plant floor and offline lots during evening shift hours.
Remain familiar with all truck software deployed in production (DAVIE, VEPS, Supplier Diagnostic Tools, diagnostic platforms, FODF, ELF, GHG, EASOP…).
Perform hands-on validation of software-related issues on trucks, including physical inspection, basic diagnostics, and verification of fixes.
Actively participate in software, programming, and electrical system troubleshooting.
Communicate production build status, defect summaries, and emerging risks to stakeholders at various levels across the organization.
Implement plant containment to resolve future issues.
Drive root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations and implement solutions.
Participate in build events, reviews, and cross-functional meetings, providing updates and contributing insights related to software-related production issues.
Track and report critical metrics (readiness, defects, documentation, communication).
Develop processes and predictive metrics to program/project readiness prior to production implementation.
Travel may be required.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Product change systems

Issue tracking

Bills of Material

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DAVIE

VEPS

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Company Information

Peterbilt Motors Company

Requisition Summary

The Truck Systems & Software Liaison team is part of the Resident Engineering department and is responsible for coordinating, escalating, and resolving vehicle software defects across production operations. This position will provide evening shift support (4:30PM - 1:00AM) focused on software issues affecting production builds that run through our manufacturing facility. This role requires direct, hands-on engagement with vehicles on the plant floor and in facility lots to validate issues, support troubleshooting, and ensure accurate documentation. The Liaison will work with Engineering/Software teams, Manufacturing, and Operations to drive containment and timely resolution of issues, enabling successful production execution. This role also provides clear, consistent communication of build status and defect status to stakeholders at various levels within the organization. This role plays a critical role in maintaining build quality, supporting production readiness, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams. The hiring level of this person will be dependent upon related experience, skills, knowledge, and education. This position will require a self-motivated person who can operate with minimal supervision, has a strong technical background, can work across multiple engineering departments, and can drive results from all stakeholders. 8% shift differential is provided.

Job Responsibilities

Support production execution by identifying, documenting, and coordinating the resolution of vehicle software defects encountered on the plant floor and offline lots during evening shift hours.
Remain familiar with all truck software deployed in production (DAVIE, VEPS, Supplier Diagnostic Tools, diagnostic platforms, FODF, ELF, GHG, EASOP…).
Perform hands-on validation of software-related issues on trucks, including physical inspection, basic diagnostics, and verification of fixes.
Actively participate in software, programming, and electrical system troubleshooting.
Communicate production build status, defect summaries, and emerging risks to stakeholders at various levels across the organization.
Implement plant containment to resolve future issues.
Drive root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations and implement solutions.
Participate in build events, reviews, and cross-functional meetings, providing updates and contributing insights related to software-related production issues.
Track and report critical metrics (readiness, defects, documentation, communication).
Develop processes and predictive metrics to program/project readiness prior to production implementation.
Travel may be required.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required
6+ years' of relevant experience required.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in product change systems, issue tracking, and Bills of Material.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to work in teams and in a fast-paced environment.

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 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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