The Electronics Systems Engineer - Product Support is responsible for developing processes and managing issues from manufacturing and the field tests related to electronics control, VECU (vehicle control units), digital displays that are integrated for Kenworth, Peterbilt, and other global class leading brands, ensuring accurate prioritization and timely resolution of defects.
Location: Kirkland, WA
About PACCAR
PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
About Global PACCAR Electronics
The Global PACCAR Electronics organization supports Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF by transforming how control systems and vehicle software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. GPE designs next‑generation vehicle controls, display systems, and autonomous technologies that raise the bar for customer productivity and safety.
Whether on highways, construction sites, urban centers, or forest roads, PACCAR trucks are recognized for exceptional quality and performance. PACCAR Electronics is central to these product identities—delivering innovations from advanced PTO functionality to intuitive, high‑value digital displays. Join us as we grow and deliver PACCAR’s future in connectivity, cybersecurity, electrification, and autonomous systems.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyze issues related to electrical and electronic systems and architecture for heavy commercial vehicles.
- Support the manufacturing and field service teams in prioritizing issues and identifying root cause and corrective action.
- Develop standard reports to track progress and performance of issue resolution.
- Review interface documentation to wiring design, software architects, and other design engineering groups.
- Contribute to development and continuous improvement of procedures and practices to ensure industry-leading, high-quality, reliable electronics systems and architecture.
- Utilize Engineering and project management processes to maintain defect resolution timing.
- Support product launches at truck assembly plants as needed and resolve field issues as identified.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers as well as other professionals to ensure the industry-leading quality of the content delivery is met/maintained/exceeded on all releases.
- Up to 15% travel
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ Years of design experience in automotive or commercial vehicle electrical systems or industry-related field.
- Experience in design and application of automotive electronic control modules, switches, driver input devices, software, or HMI elements.
- Experience with embedded software models using MATLAB/Simulink/State flow per design of the software for electronic control units
- Experience with debugging, MIL/ SIL/ unit testing as well as some scripting (C, Python, CAPL)
- Experience with automotive or commercial vehicle networks, such as CAN, SAE J1939 and LIN.
- Experience with bench testing with Vector tools such as CANoe or CANalyzer
- Willing to learn and use new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.
- Experience in new product development and new product implementation.
- Able to work in a team environment across multiple departments and organizations.
- Familiar with personal computer software including project management tools, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Willingness to grow personally and professionally and be results oriented.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- PE license.
- Solid understanding of Six Sigma disciplines and tools.
- Proficiency using Requirements Management tools and Systems Engineering tools.
- Experience using MATLAB/Simulink, IBM Rational Rhapsody, IBM Rational DOORS, IBM Rational Team Concert, HP Quality Center.
- Awareness of heavy-duty commercial truck regulations, especially affecting instrumentation, emissions, safety, and On-Board Diagnostics.
- Understanding of truck design and application as it impacts electrical/electronic systems, architecture, and software-driven functionality.
PACCAR Benefits
- 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future. The salary range for the Electronics Systems Engineer - Product Support is $90,400 - $141,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
