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Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Systems

PACCAR
Denton, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates andalso provides customized financial services, information technology and 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.

Job Summary

This position is available for an experienced electrical engineer designing vehicle systems. Hiring level will commensurate with experience and skills.

Job Responsibilities
  • Responsible for engineering definition, development, design, validation, release, and production support of vehicle electrical systems and components, with emphasis on wiring harnesses and system integration.
  • Apply standard electrical engineering practices to support product development, problem resolution, validation activities, and production issues across multiple vehicle platforms.
  • Define, integrate, and support the placement of electrical and electronic components, harnesses, system interfaces, and harness routings across lowvoltage and highvoltage architectures, including Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) systems such as highvoltage power distribution, equip bonding, grounding, and related safety components.
  • Support electrical system implementation for production builds, including documentation, design releases, and change management activities across vehicle programs.
  • Own assigned electrical components or subsystems, including requirements definition, interface coordination, validation planning, and maintenance of design documentation across the product lifecycle.
  • Must be able to work with a diverse set of stakeholders (PACCAR Divisions, Suppliers & Customers) and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Up to 10 % travel can be expected
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • Excellent professional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) are required.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, take initiative, act as a team player, and a problem solver.
  • Strong experience with vehicle electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, electrical components, and system integration.
  • High level of initiative and demonstrated problem solving experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft office products.
  • Experience with Pro-Engineer, Creo, Windchill, Mentor Graphics, electrical system schematics and drawing interpretation.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Expertise with modeling complex systems with dynamic and thermal considerations and emphasis on weight control of a commercially viable final product.
  • Working knowledge of tools; Creo/ProEngineer, Windchill, and Siemens Capital (or equivalent).
  • Ability to work with Tier 1 partner integrating high voltage DC electric powertrain and control systems.
  • Working knowledge of electrical architectures such as battery packs, highvoltage distribution, converters, contactors/relays, and associated safety systems.
  • Hands on experience and manufacturing experience desired.
General Description of all 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 E-Verify & 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 & Development (B.O.L.D.),and ADVOCATE (an LGBTQ support group).

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PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

 

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