Technical Project Coordinator/ Analyst Job

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!

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.

Requisition Summary

You will get to be part of a team that focuses on software delivery for our PACCAR Trucks! PACCARs’ Information Technology Division, which serves both Kenworth and Peterbilt, has an opening for a Vehicle Software Delivery Technical Project Coordinator.  This individual will provide technical and project management support across our application development and test engineering teams.  This collaborative work will help to ensure we release a high-quality application that delivers software for our current and next generation Heavy and Medium Duty truck programs, including Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV).

This position is in Renton, WA and has a hybrid work model.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Coordinate Hardware in the Loop (HIL) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) testing schedules and requirements with team members across multiple PACCAR divisions and communicate overall status
• Participate in daily triage meetings
• Host go/no go meetings to show successful testing of our aftermarket service tester application to facilitate deployment
• Provide Tier 3 support and troubleshooting for our aftermarket customers including dealerships and independent service providers, in support of our Dealer Services Group and Vehicle Support Center.
• Actively coordinate and collaborate with Business Analysts, Program Managers, and other stakeholders regarding project hardware requirements, scope, budget, and timelines
• Plan and execute a hardware procurement strategy with a long-term roadmap in mind
• Manage risks, issues, and impediments in a project and escalate in a timely manner
• Embody and promote PACCAR ITD values of Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Commitment, Openness and Learning

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience supporting technical software and/ or hardware testing teams
• 1+ years of Project Management experience
• Strong computer skills including project management tools, word processing, flowchart/modeling, presentation, and spreadsheets
• Strong organizational skills and willing to learn and use new quality processes and techniques
• Resourceful in solving complex technical problems and adaptability toward changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a team environment with little or no supervision

Preferred

• Experience in automotive and embedded engineering
• Thorough understanding of software quality assurance and quality control techniques and software development lifecycles
• Experience in Agile methodologies 

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required (Computer Science /Engineering or related field preferred)

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 and 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. The salary range for the Vehicle Software Delivery Project Engineer is $80,800 - $126,600 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.