Diagnostic Software Supervisor

PACCAR Embedded Engineering organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Embedded Engineering Supervisor Diagnostic Software .

This position will be based in Kirkland, WA.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. 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 powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes 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!

Requisition Summary

PACCAR Embedded Engineering is a rapidly expanding organization that is transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications.

This includes developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations.

You will collaborate with an international, cross-functional team focused on driving superior technical solutions that maximize customer uptime and operating efficiency.

Successful applicants will demonstrate individual creativity in addressing challenges and opportunities while working within a supportive team to develop industry-leading solutions for the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry.

PACCAR’s Embedded Engineering department, which serves both Kenworth and Peterbilt, has an opening for a Diagnostic Software Supervisor.

In this role, successful candidate will be leading a team that is responsible for developing innovative manufacturing and service tool solutions to aid manufacturing plants and service technicians with accurate issue identification and resolution on truck electronic systems.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Responsibilities include managing all aspects of development projects from concept to closure to meet schedule, performance, usability, security, and reliability requirements;

includes supervising, personnel development, team building, proportioning workload, and tracking progress

• Responsible for tracking all aspects of active projects, providing periodic status updates to management, managing projects through all tollgates and insuring the use of Design for Six Sigma tools
• Responsible for diagnostic systems development to support new vehicle components, controls, and features
• Coordinate escalation-level support for critical plant and field service issues
• Diagnostic and programming requirements extraction and management lead the creation of requirements documentation to align content and functional development with prioritized needs of multiple constituencies
• Diagnostic tool content development : coordinate diagnostic tool software development with product development input, parallel / shared development in Europe, and the needs of the aftersales support organizations;

ensure delivery of programming, fault handling, and test capabilities; manage integration of content for 3rd party systems into proprietary software tools.

Up to 15% travel, including international (potentially 30% in first year)

Qualifications & Skills

• 4-Year degree required (BSEE / BSCS / BSME); Master’s degree / PE license preferred
• Must demonstrate an ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, manage multiple simultaneous projects, and respond dynamically to shifting priorities
• Overall product knowledge is required, along with the ability to provide group leadership and management of human resource issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Manufacturing and service experience desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with software design, multiplexed communications, diagnostics, powertrain and / or other embedded systems leadership experience
• Previous supervisory and / or leadership experience
• Experience in project management
• Strong knowledge of automotive embedded electronic control systems

Why work for PACCAR?

• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields.
• Support and / or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks.

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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience.

The salary range for Embedded Engineering Supervisor Diagnostic Software is $110,600-$173,000 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status.

This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.