Principal Engineer

PACCAR is a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. Our Zero Emissions department is focused on developing new technologies such as battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell electric, and advanced vehicle concepts that eliminate harmful emissions in the heavy and medium duty transportation industries.

The Principal Engineer - Battery Pack Development will direct and maintain ownership of the high-voltage battery thermal development and packaging for current and future battery systems. This role will collaborate with engineers and supplier partners to develop industry leading technologies for battery thermal management.

• Collaborate with engineers and supplier partners to develop industry leading technologies for battery thermal management.
• Define and evaluate various thermal management technologies to guide and enhance system designs.
• Direct thermal engineering analysis and designs to support the expansion of EV applications into new market segments as customers adopt the technologies.
• Foster innovation through effective collaboration, personal initiative, and motivating team members.
• Communicate results and recommendations to key stakeholders on a regular basis and facilitate technical meetings.
• Oversee and support rapid troubleshooting and problem resolution related to battery system scope of responsibility.
• Work closely with PACCAR's purchasing and quality teams to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers.
• Utilize a standardized phase/gate product creation process to deliver high quality engineering designs.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Physics required. Masters or Ph.D. preferred.
• 10 years industry experience including 5 years in electrical powertrain systems.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and working experience in battery development for automotive applications, actively leading projects in this field.
• In-depth experience in actively supporting the design of high voltage battery thermal systems and supplier management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, actively engaging with stakeholders.
• Willingness to grow personally and professionally, ready to learn and make use of new processes and techniques.

• 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 program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more