Peterbilt Motors Employee Reviews for Senior Design Engineer

"The culture and work environment could use some help, but I really enjoy my work and responsibilies."

What do you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"1. Peterbilt has a lot of opportunities to move horizontally2. I have a great working relationship with my supervisor of 6 years3. I enjoy working with a lot of individuals I am required to frequently interact with4. I enjoy the variety or types of projects I get to work5. I enjoy being able to work alongside various groups (e.g. Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Electrical Engineering, Service, etc.) Peterbilt and PACCAR 6. Peterbilt has a great 401k and pension plan"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Before interviewing, research the culture and compensation of other companies in the region and industry. This should provide you with a better understanding of what companies are offering employees, and will also allow you to set reasonable expectations. And while youre in the interview, make sure Peterbilt's offerings are acceptable to you."

What don't you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"1. Peterbilt's culture is too conservative2. Compensation should be better3. Information should be better documented and stored, and should be made more accessible4. Peterbilt is somewhat slow to implement new technology into their vehicles5. Most of the people there are of the same demographic and are from the same geographic area6. There aren't a lot of opportunities to move laterally within engineering"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"1. Work on making the work environment more desirable for employees2. Improve the method and frequency of promoting3. Improve the management of information 4. Take more initiative in implement new technology into vehicles5. Recruit more from area outside of N. Texas"