Solution Architect - Connected Services

Company Information

PACCAR, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under its internationally recognized brands Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Your next career move is waiting at PACCAR 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. Join the PACCAR team today!

Division Information

PACCAR's Information Technology Division (ITD), located in Renton, WA utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide systems development, consulting, voice and data communications services to the entire Corporation, which has high visibility in the technology sector.

The Role/Team

As a Solution Architect at PACCAR you will define solutions using new or existing technologies, and have real influence over PACCAR's business and information technology strategy. A successful candidate will be someone who is self-driven and has a deep technical knowledge in the solution integration or data domains. You will be researching and evaluating platforms, infrastructure and tools and technologies to create solutions that will last well beyond the current "app" of the day. Long term planning and execution skills are a must!

As a solution architect on major projects, you will provide expertise and knowledge to define solutions that build REAL business value while aligning with technology roadmaps that you helped create. Our Solution Architects lead working sessions with peers, business partners and executives to gain understanding of business strategies that drive the definition of technology selected. If you want to work with and influence people with a variety of backgrounds and responsibilities and have the communication talents to lead them to a good solution, PACCAR has the job for you. Apply now!

This position is located in Lewisville, TX at the PACCAR North TX (PNT) office.

Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop the end-to-end System high-level design based on conceptual and high-level functionality guidelines, with a special focus on E2E connectivity aspects.

• Designing Global Connectivity servicearchitecture, create solution model, use case identification, create sequence and activity flow /design diagrams.

• Writing technical specifications including use cases, system diagrams, activity diagrams based on requirements; high-level requirements elicitation and analysis; writing of system-level Techno functional requirements documents.

• Participate in the development, implementation, and communication ofarchitectureroadmap strategies to ensure that technical systems are scalable, reliable, secure, supportable and achieve Business and IT performance and budget objectives.

• Provide leadership for projects defining solutionarchitectures that conform to existing standards or new reference standards have been developed.

• Develop and maintainarchitectureroadmaps, relevant policies, standards, and compute models that support IT and the business goals.

• Work with global stakeholders and be a subject matter expert in Connectivity module to research and evaluate platforms, servers, tools and technologies to support business direction.

• Up to 10% domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in infotainment and connectivity products and also a good understanding of dependencies between software, electronics and mechanics.

• Basic experience with Automotive Telematics Connectivity systems, cloud networks, backend database connections, system design, Ethernet, and Vehicle Networks (CAN bus).

• Understanding of wireless communication protocols (Cellular, GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth).

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team with designers, coders, integrators, and business teams. Strong leadership and relationship-building skills including the ability to relate constructively to all levels of an organization.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information in non-technical language.

• Experience with software development tools such as SDKs and APIs. This includes API definitions such as REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, protocol buffer etc.

• Demonstrable knowledge of software development along the whole lifecycle.

• Ability to work under Agile guidelines and processes.

• Demonstrated ability to apply tools and models to develop or improve processes and problem solve.

Education/Training

• B.S. degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field required.

• Six Sigma training and / or belt certification a plus.

• Use of Visio, Lucid, or other flowchart tool required.

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 programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Diversity & Inclusion

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions, and increases employee engagement.

PACCAR's IT Division promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, celebrations, and affinity groups. The IT Division has an active Diversity Council and supports initiatives and activities for all. PACCAR supports women through the PACCAR Women's Association (PWA), Women in Trucking, and Women in Technology International (WITI). Educational awareness programs such as Unconscious Bias, Male Allyship and Inclusive Leadership are just a few of many trainings offered. PACCAR is a supporter of PRIDE and celebrates many different multi-cultural events.

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. 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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