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Date: Oct 22, 2026

Location: Chillicothe, OH, US, 45601-8829

Company: PACCAR

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 high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, 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!

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Requisition Summary

EVALUATE AND SUPPORT PLANT-WIDE ELECTRICAL, CONTROL, AND AUTOMATION SYSTEMS. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY, REDUCE COSTS, AND IMPROVE RELIABILITY.

PREPARE, COORDINATE, AND IMPLEMENT EXPENSE AND CAPITAL BUDGET PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKEND SHIFT.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• DESIGNS AND IMPLEMENTS MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SOLICITS BIDS, SELECTS CONTRACTOR, COORDINATES WITH MAINTENANCE AND PRODUCTION AS REQUIRED. ENSURES THAT THE PROJECT IS COMPLETED WITHIN BUDGET AND ON SCHEDULE ENSURING THAT THE CONTRACTOR FOLLOWS ALL KENWORTH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

• IDENTIFIES PROJECTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO UPGRADES OR ENHANCEMENTS TO CONTROL OR AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, GENERATES COST ESTIMATES, AND JUSTIFIES PROJECTS FOR INCLUSION IN PROPOSED CAPITAL AND EXPENSE BUDGETS.

• ESTABLISHES SOURCES OF SUPPLY AND PLACES EMERGENCY ORDERS FOR CRITICAL MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS, ENSURING TIMELINESS OF DELIVERY AND COMPLIANCE WITH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, WORKING WITHIN ASSIGNED AREAS OF AUTHORITY.

• DEVELOPS, COORDINATES, AND SUPERVISES MAJOR MAINTENANCE AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ON EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES.

• ASSIST THE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS WITH TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTAINING CONTROLS AND AUTOMATED PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT.

• MAINTAINS NECESSARY RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION, PREPARING MANAGEMENT REPORTS AS ASSIGNED.

• WORK WITH ACCOUNTING AND PURCHASING TO RESOLVE THE SUPPLIER PAYMENT SYSTEM.

• ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURE. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH NEC, NFPA, AND OSHA REGULATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.

• PROVIDE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISION SUPPORT AS NEEDED.

• ATTENDANCE IS AN ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF ALL POSITIONS.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications

• 3-5 YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. DEGREE PREFERRED

• ABILITY TO MANAGE MULTIPLE PROJECTS WITH THE FLEXIBILITY TO ADAPT TO CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS.

• KNOWLEDGE OF CITY, STATE, AND FEDERAL ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED. KNOWLEDGE OF MECHANICAL AND SAFETY CODES PREFERRED.

• EXPERIENCE WITH ROCKWELL PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE INCLUDING: RSLogix 5000, RSLogix5, RSLogix500, RSView32, Panelbuilder32, FactoryTalk View Studio, and DriveExplorer or Drive Executive.

• EXPERIENCE WITH ROBOTIC PROGRAMMING. HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WITH EQUIPMENT CONTROLS.

MUST PASS REQUIRED TESTING

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

MUST MEET PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.