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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 high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. Kenworth Truck Company Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace. Job Functions / Responsibilities • Utilize Creo software to develop design concepts and package components within the vehicle environment. • Define requirements for, evaluate, design, and select powertrain and cooling systems appropriate for medium and heavy duty trucks • Define integration requirements and lead the implementation into medium and heavy duty trucks • Collaborate with software engineering teams to define and validate embedded system controls • Lead and track activities of component suppliers. Define schedules, track progress, and drive suppliers to meet program schedules and milestones • Communicate design and project status to team and stakeholders on a regular basis and facilitate technology transfer between PACCAR divisions Qualifications / Skills • BSME or equivalent engineering degree required; Master's Degree and PE license preferred • 1-3+ years of relevant experience is required • Passion and interest in working on commercial vehicle powertrains, including next generation electrified drivetrains and vehicles • Overall product knowledge required; engine, cooling, and transmission system experience preferred • Demonstrated prior design experience; project management, and/or design lead experience preferred • Experience working within a gated product creation process desired • Demonstrated CAD / 3D Modeling experience; Creo preferred • Experience with system-level requirements development, component selection, integration, performance, and validation • Previously demonstrated resourcefulness, strong technical knowledge, analytical capability, and communication skills. • Self-directed with excellent analysis and engineering judgement • Collaborative nature, fosters a sense of team across groups and cultures • Demonstrated high levels of initiative and innovation • Ability to perform in a fast-pace, results-oriented environment, while managing multiple priorities • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Up to 10% travel possible Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth? • 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 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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more Additional Job Board Information PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Mechanical Design Engineer – Product Development is $80,800 - $120,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above. PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.

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Company Information
Kenworth Truck Company
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Utilize Creo software to develop design concepts and package components within the vehicle environment.
Define requirements for, evaluate, design, and select powertrain and cooling systems appropriate for medium and heavy duty trucks
Define integration requirements and lead the implementation into medium and heavy duty trucks
Collaborate with software engineering teams to define and validate embedded system controls
Lead and track activities of component suppliers. Define schedules, track progress, and drive suppliers to meet program schedules and milestones
Communicate design and project status to team and stakeholders on a regular basis and facilitate technology transfer between PACCAR divisions
Qualifications / Skills
1-3+ years of relevant experience is required
Passion and interest in working on commercial vehicle powertrains, including next generation electrified drivetrains and vehicles
Experience working within a gated product creation process desired
Experience with system-level requirements development, component selection, integration, performance, and validation
Previously demonstrated resourcefulness, strong technical knowledge, analytical capability, and communication skills.
Self-directed with excellent analysis and engineering judgement
Collaborative nature, fosters a sense of team across groups and cultures
Demonstrated high levels of initiative and innovation
Ability to perform in a fast-pace, results-oriented environment, while managing multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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BSME or equivalent engineering degree required; Master's Degree and PE license preferred
Overall product knowledge required; engine, cooling, and transmission system experience preferred
Demonstrated prior design experience; project management, and/or design lead experience preferred
Demonstrated CAD / 3D Modeling experience; Creo preferred

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401k

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