Electrical Engineer
PACCAR · Pune
PACCAR India is looking for a talented Electrical Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team in Pune, focused on the design and development of advanced electrical systems and wiring harness solutions for commercial vehicles.
In this role, you will bring your expertise in electrical system design, wiring harness development, and system integration to deliver innovative, reliable, and production-ready solutions. Working in close collaboration with cross-functional and global teams, you will play a key role in shaping next-generation vehicle programs while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and execution excellence.
At PACCAR, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization known for engineering excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to employee growth and well-being. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a real difference, and your career can thrive as you help build world-class products that power the future of transportation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute CAD design and development activities for vehicle electrical systems and wiring harnesses.
- Interpret design requirements, perform clearance checks, and ensure adherence to drawing standards, GD&T, and BOM accuracy.
- Design and develop automotive electrical systems and wiring harnesses using Siemens Capital (Capital XC/Logic) and Creo.
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, harness layouts, routing, and installation drawings as per project needs.
- Develop and support electrical system architecture, topology, and circuit design, including CAN communication and multicore wiring.
- Perform 3D cabling, routing, modelling, and detailing in Creo, ensuring manufacturability and serviceability.
- Support integration of electrical systems across engine, chassis, cab, and sleeper assemblies.
- Manage engineering data in PLM systems (Windchill), ensuring data accuracy and version control.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, GD&T, and design guidelines.
- Conduct design validation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution at both virtual and vehicle levels.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams, participating in design reviews and support successful project execution.
- Maintain project documentation and status trackers; Provide regular program status updates through weekly and monthly reports, using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure clarity on requirements and deliverables.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with knowledge of automobile domain
Knowledge & Skills REQUIRED:
- 1–4 years of experience in automotive electrical engineering with knowledge of vehicle systems and components
- Strong proficiency in Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM
- Hands-on experience in Capital Harness Systems (Capital XC/Logic)
- Strong understanding of electrical system design, topology, and wiring harness development
- Experience in wiring harness design (mandatory), including selection of wires, insulation, fuses, relays, connectors, and clips
- Exposure to high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) harness design
- Good knowledge of truck systems and large assemblies
- Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawing standards
- Ability to identify and resolve design and quality issues during validation stages
- Familiarity with wire harness manufacturing processes
- Ability to collaborate effectively with global engineering teams
Competencies and Behaviours:
- Problem‑solving skills with learning approach
- Strong verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.
- Team player with highly effective interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Demonstrate ownership and accountability, managing tasks independently while supporting team objectives.