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Job description
PACCAR Powertrain is seeking a motivated Powertrain Controls Engineer. This role 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.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Powertrain Controls Engineer to support the development and integration of advanced powertrain functionalities. This role involves defining system requirements, developing control function architectures, and implementing innovative features. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with functional safety standards and deliver high-quality embedded software solutions. Travel (including international)-estimated at around 20%-may be required to support development, testing, and cross-site collaboration, depending on project demands.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end systems engineering process for powertrain functionalities, including requirements definition, analysis, and system development.
Design and implement new features and functions in collaboration with the architecture team.
Develop and maintain control function architectures.
Conduct and participate in software peer reviews and functional safety assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Provide technical leadership in the development of advanced technologies.
Collaborate with systems engineers and subject matter experts to define and negotiate functional and performance requirements.
Support testing and validation activities by troubleshooting and resolving system-level issues, and verifying that implemented features meet defined requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in embedded software development processes, including model-based design (Simulink) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, 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 embedded systems and control architectures.
Proficiency in model-based development tools such as Simulink.
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 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 and autonomous trucks
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 PTO - 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 account (FSA) and health account (HSA)
Paid short-and long-term disability programs
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
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.
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