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Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and 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 Motors Company is seeking a Siemens Capital Administrator to support the Electrical Engineering group responsible for designing and developing electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and distribution architectures for Class 5–8 commercial trucks. This role serves as the technical subject matter expert for the Siemens Capital toolchain, ensuring high-quality electrical designs. The administrator works closely with electrical engineers, harness designers, systems engineers, PACCAR ITD, and manufacturing teams to maintain a stable, efficient, and scalable electrical design environment.

Job Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and support upgrades and maintenance of the Siemens Capital suite (Logic, HarnessXC, Integrator, etc.). Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate resolutions with Siemens and PACCAR ITD.

Maintain electrical component libraries, symbol libraries, connector databases, and wire/cable specifications. Ensure Capital data and workflows align with PTC Windchill PLM and engineering processes for accurate BOM generation and release.

Establish and enforce electrical design standards, naming conventions, templates, and drafting practices.

Provide technical support to engineers, harness designers, and systems engineers working on chassis, cab, powertrain, ADAS, telematics, BEV and autonomous systems.

Troubleshoot schematic capture, harness synthesis and manufacturing documentation issues. Serve as a liaison between engineering and Siemens technical support.

Support training and development for system users and create user guides, work instructions, and best-practice documentation tailored to truck electrical design.

Identify inefficiencies and opportunities to streamline electrical design workflows from concept through release.

Develop custom scripts, reports and automation utilities (Python, XML, Capital APIs) to reduce engineering cycle times and improve error-proofing and quality.

Improve integration between Capital and PLM systems, manufacturing systems, and service documentation.

Support new truck program launches with tool setup, project templates, and release readiness.

Participate in engineering change management and configuration control. Support expansion into new vehicle technologies and architectures.

Up to 10 % travel can be expected

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.

3+ years administering electrical design software (Siemens Capital preferred).

Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, wiring harness design, and schematic development.

Experience with PLM systems (Windchill preferred) and CAD/PLM integrations.

Familiarity with SQL/Oracle databases and Windows Server environments.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills for supporting engineers with diverse technical backgrounds.

Strong customer-service mindset with an engineering support orientation.

Ability to balance daily support with long-term improvement initiatives.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Comfortable in a fast-paced, program-driven environment.

Collaborative, self-motivated, and proactive with high levels of initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with Capital Logic, HarnessXC, Integrator, Project, Publisher, and Symbol.

Experience in commercial vehicle, automotive, or heavy equipment industries.

Knowledge of J1939, CAN, LIN, and other vehicle network protocols.

Familiarity with BEV high-voltage system design.

Scripting experience (Python, Perl, XML, Capital APIs).

Experience supporting harness manufacturing.

Prior experience within PACCAR or truck industry.

Hiring level to be commensurate with experience and skills.

General Description of all 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 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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