Durability Engineer (GR 25)

Requisition Summary

Durability testing at the PACCAR Technical Center (PTC) is a key component of structural validation for Peterbilt and Kenworth Class 6, 7, and 8 trucks. The Durability Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing durability testing by interfacing with truck division teams. This role delivers data-driven insights and recommendations to support product validation and ensure performance, reliability, and durability standards are met.

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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and 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!

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Plan and execute testing on PACCAR Technical Center’s exclusive durability track. 
• Coordinate vehicle readiness, adding requested instrumentation for data collection
• Manage project and overall durability testing scope, schedule, and budget
• Facilitate daily stand-up meetings with durability drivers and vehicle operations staff to support operational efficiency 
• Conduct periodic inspections and determine root causes for failures
• Oversee replacement part procurement and test support logistics
• Analyze data and provide engineering recommendations
• Report test progress through daily interim reports and meetings.
• Complete final project-closing report to document results

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience required
• 2 years of heavy duty truck validation experience required. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
• Experience using MS Office Suite, MS Project, Office 365
• Lean and Six Sigma experience desired.

Education

BS in Engineering required; MS preferred

Paccar Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• 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 program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

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. The salary range for Durability Engineer is $86,900 - $136,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.