Project Lead Engineer

Requisition Summary

Seeking an engineer with interests in creating, defining, and owning project plans related to High Voltage Battery development. As a Project Lead Engineer within the Battery Department, the primary responsibilities will include creating and maintaining project plans, owning deliverables related to cost and timing, and reporting out status to key stakeholders within PACCAR.

The focus will primarily be on internally developed products within Global Powertrain.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 200 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 high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced powertrains and also provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.


Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Organization Information

PACCAR Powertrain is the newest business unit within PACCAR, dedicated to delivering advanced powertrain solutions for Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. This includes the development of sophisticated heavy-duty engine technologies, along with essential support functions such as testing, validation, and aftersales service. As part of this team, you will collaborate with a global, cross-functional group focused on engineering innovative solutions that enhance customer uptime and drive operational efficiency.

Our success is driven by individuals who are passionate about technology, thrive in collaborative environments, and bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. We value team members who are curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement, who take ownership, communicate effectively across disciplines, and are motivated by the challenge of delivering industry-leading performance and reliability.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering definition, development, design, validation, and release planning related to high voltage batteries.
• Collect, define, and integrate design, validation, and production activities to form a cohesive plan towards production of HV Batteries.
• Align with other project lead engineers and project managers to build the full powertrain plan for production.
• Support the engineering team in establishing deliverable dates, aligning suppliers and internal stakeholders to the master timing plan.
• 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.
• Domestic and international travel up to 20 %.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within vehicle, automotive, or heavy duty commercial platforms.
• Excellent professional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) are required.
• Proactive team player with strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong experience with High Voltage Battery systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in validating and industrializing components for mass market deployment.
• Working knowledge of tools: Creo/Pro Engineer and Windchill preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Tier 1 partner in product development preferred.
• Working knowledge of battery pack system, electrical architecture, thermal architecture, vehicle architecture, and mechanical design of commercial vehicles preferred.
• Hands-on experience and manufacturing experience desired.
• Experience in program management preferred.

PACCAR 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 program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including 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 Project Lead Engineer 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.

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