Vehicle Integration Validation Engineer

Requisition Summary

The Vehicle Integration Validation group is responsible for validation testing of engine, transmission, vehicle, and exhaust aftertreatment hardware and software used on PACCAR vehicles.  Group members develop specialized roles (powertrain software, vehicle performance, aftertreatment systems, etc.) while maintaining cross-disciplinary training and knowledge.

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

• Serves as a powertrain controls validation test engineer and subject matter expert conducting testing, providing insights, test plan development, and tracking of all aspects of assigned testing.
• Leads effort to develop test strategies, procedures, and processes for System Acceptance testing.
• Analyzes project requests, discusses project requirements with requestors and formulates preliminary project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Works directly with internal and external customers regarding test requests, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Creates, coordinates, manages, and executes required program budgets.
• Develops, tracks and reports program related metrics.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and productive work relations with truck divisions.
• Specifies instrumentation equipment, vehicles, loading configurations, software versions, and data collection strategies for assigned testing. 
• Participates in set up of tests, data collection and analysis.
• Writes reports as appropriate, incorporating results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Develops and maintains a high level of familiarity with PACCAR products and service tools.
• Presents results of testing or investigative projects to divisions or management personnel.
• Off-site testing requires up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• 1 year of truck/automotive related work experience desired
• Experience with vehicle software highly desired
• Ability to manage personal workload and willingness, flexibility and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands.
• Test set and Requirements management experience desired
• Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively
• Self-directed, excellent analysis and technical judgment required
• Control System hardware and software testing desired

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline 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 “Vehicle Integration Validation Engineer” is $65,500 - $98,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is safety sensitive therefore pre-employment drug screening will include cannabis. #LI-ZP1