Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical Development (SG 31)

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Date: May 29, 2026

Location: Denton, TX, US, 76205-7864

Company: PACCAR

Company Information

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.

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt’s Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer focused on truck software development and deployment. The successful candidate will be dynamic, driven, and energized to create and own manufacturing processes and infrastructure supporting truck software launches. Experience leading successful start‑up or launch projects and working across multiple departments and levels of management is highly desired in this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the truck software development and launch process

• Provide manufacturing input throughout software development, testing, and factory system readiness

• Maintain familiarity with truck software deployed in production, including MX, Cummins, DAVIE, VEPS, Eaton, Allison, Bendix, Wabco, VECU, CALID/CVN, ELF, Parameters, and EMUX architecture

• Interface with software providers including Embedded Engineering, MX/DAF, and external suppliers

• Remain current on upcoming software changes and assess impact to plant processes

• Communicate regularly with plant management and coordinate plant input and feedback

• Track and report critical software deployment metrics including readiness, defects, First‑Pass Yield (FPY), documentation, and communication effectiveness

• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and implement countermeasures to improve future truck software deployments

• Document issues in HPQC and PLR systems

• Develop manufacturing processes and predictive metrics for program and project readiness prior to production implementation

• Review and approve engineering software drawings

• Support and actively participate in the PCP Tollgate process

• Initiate and lead Six Sigma process improvement projects

• Travel to other PACCAR locations may be required (less than 10%)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• Seven (7) or more years of engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

• Manufacturing, industrial engineering, or design‑for‑manufacturability experience

• Demonstrated ability to lead successful projects as a highly motivated self‑starter

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Experience with the following is a plus:

• PACCAR manufacturing operations and PCP Tollgate process

• Heavy equipment manufacturing

• Truck programming systems (DAVIE, VEPS, VSP, EMUX architecture)

• Truck diagnostics tools (DAVIE, Insite, Acom, Service Ranger, Allison, Wabco)

• Project management methodologies

• Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred)

• Microsoft Office products

• Creo and Windchill

General Description of 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 and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

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