Adas Development Engineer Job

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 power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes 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.

This position is looking for a mechanical or electrical engineer with interest in supporting design and development of ADAS systems for Kenworth and Peterbilt Heavy Duty, Medium Duty and Refuse trucks. ADAS engineer will interact with Product Planning, Engineering, and Marketing & Sales to understand the customer requirements, to develop design concepts and to implement the ADAS systems on PACCAR trucks. The scope of work starts with reviewing the Product Description Book (PDB), developing early requirement document for supplier selection, creating Technical Requirement Specification (TRS), designing the specific parts and systems in assigned phases of projects, interact with the supplier and test engineers to verify/validate the design.  ADAS engineer will employ innovation skills to mature ideas from concept into implementation by applying standard engineering techniques. The degree of supervision will vary with experience.

Hiring level will be commensurate with experience and skills.

• Facilitate program definition activities with PACCAR teams to deliver cost-efficient solutions.
• Coordinate with Product Planning, Manufacturing & PACCAR Parts to align major program book of wishes and identify all customer requirements which cascade into design requirements.
• Coordinate Vehicle Property Owners (VPO) to set project vehicle performance targets.
• Provide timely definition of design requirements by completing major program Product Description Books (PDB), establishing project scope, vehicle requirements and performance targets.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems to design and for the implementation of truck ADAS systems.
• Directs and conducts necessary research incidental to design.

• Coordinates and completes projects and design efforts with other engineering groups and departments within the Company.
• Provide engineering assistance, perform problem resolution, training and other engineering duties supporting various aspects of heavy truck production.
• Follow software defect resolution life cycle for internal and external owners and bring them to a closure.
• Assigns, approves, performs or delegates design modifications as appropriate.

• Completes design projects and manufacturing process changes from planning, calculation and design analysis, design, testing, evaluation and implementation necessary for successful completion.
• Prepares engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.
• Some travel may be required.

• Manages multiple tasks, takes initiative, team player, problem-solver, professional and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of ADAS features.
• Experience developing vehicle ADAS systems a plus.
• Previous design experience of parts and assemblies
• Knowledge of and/or experience in heavy truck assembly, heavy truck components and systems.
• Experience with six sigma tools such as QFD, DFMEA and DVP
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Pro-E and/or Mentor Graphics

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field is required.
• New graduate to experienced level candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

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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