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Description
Powertrain Transmission Validation Engineer
Requisition Summary
The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for testing PACCAR offered transmissions in future and existing vehicle platforms. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, self-motivated and well organized. An ideal candidate is enthusiastic about automotive engineering and has familiarity with transmissions and vehicle testing. Work will be conducted in collaboration with Kenworth and Peterbilt truck divisions. The candidate will be responsible for evaluating the performance of a wide variety of transmissions on leading edge powertrains with hardware and software intended to be used in production.
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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates 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
The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winchdivisions of PACCAR Inc. through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Perform truck testing with evolving PACCAR offered transmissions coupled with a variety of vehicle models and engines.
- Follow established testing standards, as well as create unique test scenarios based on identified potential failure modes.
- Collect data over CAN and physical instrumentation during tests. Summarize data to support testing results and communicate findings to the organization.
- Become a subject matter expert for transmission testing, providing insights, test plan development, and tracking of all aspects of assigned testing.
- Develop test strategies, procedures, and processes for transmission vehicle testing.
- Manage new project requests and discuss project requirements with requestors. Formulates preliminary project plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Works directly with suppliers to understand product changes, software revisions and risk of changes to PACCAR and it's customers.
- Track and report progress of assigned projects.
- 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.
- Writes reports/project summaries as appropriate, incorporating results, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Develops and maintains a high level of familiarity with PACCAR products and service tools.
- Off-site testing requires up to 12% travel.
Qualifications & Skills
- Familiar with transmissions and mechanically inclined.
- 1+ years engineering experience desired.
- Candidate will be independent, motivated, demonstrate excellent analytical and written communication skills, and exercise sound engineering judgment.
- Commercial driver's license is a plus.
- Experience with class 8 vehicles desired.
- Ability to manage personal workload and willingness, flexibility, and initiative to respond to shiftingtime and project demands.
- Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively.
- Powertrain hardware and software testing experience desired.
- Experience with CAN based control systems and diagnostic tools desired.
- Strong aptitude for root-cause analysis.
- A strong desire to improve processes through implementation of quality practices.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline required.
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
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. 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 Powertrain Transmission Validation Engineer is $75,100 - $112,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
Employee Referral
This position may be eligible for an employee referral bonus. Please review the Employee Referral Bonus Instructions for information on steps or contact your HR representative.
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