Powertrain Project Lead Engineer

The Project Lead Engineer will oversee development of next-generation powertrain technologies across Electric, Hybrid, and Internal Combustion Engine platforms. This role coordinates cross-functional engineering teams and external partners to advance research, planning, development, validation, and release activities across PACCAR global vehicle programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams, suppliers, and engineering partners to deliver project objectives, technical commitments, and program milestones.
• Provide technical leadership to drive decision-making, resolve issues, and maintain alignment among internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, resource, and execution risks to support successful project delivery.
• Coordinate engineering resources and supplier activities to meet quality, performance, cost, and timing targets.
• Share project status, key accomplishments, risks, and recovery plans with senior leadership while aligning execution with organizational priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in controls development and systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of High Voltage Power electronics and Charging Systems.
• Experience with HIL testing and embedded software validation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Work Location

Lewisville, TX, US (onsite). Nearest major market: Dallas. Nearest secondary market: Fort Worth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Paid Time Off: vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• 401k with company match, and a company-paid pension plan after 5 years.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, eligible after 1 year of service.

Job Segment

Project Engineer, R&D Engineer, Engineering Manager, Embedded, Engineering, Automotive, Technology