Job Description

Requisition Summary

The PACCAR Global Engine team is looking for a driven Technical Lead Engineer to support product development with a specific focus on heavy-duty diesel engine performance of the North American PACCAR engine families. The selected individual will work with a global cross-functional team and be responsible for driving quality and efficiency initiatives in the product development process including engine testing methods, technical analysis, documentation and internal reporting.

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 winch divisions 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

* Mentor junior engineers, fostering an atmosphere of teamwork, and inspiring personal ownership and commitment to product quality.
* Lead and support cross-functional collaboration on quality and efficiency initiatives for the department
* Lead the team collaboration and process to resolve top technical product development concerns
* Provide technical feedback on proposed product changes, testing methods, analysis and reporting
* Work with the global advanced technology teams to evaluate new technologies for production feasibility in the North American market
* Support the development, verification, release and implementation of software for PACCAR engine families
* Provide input to the development, communication and management of vehicle development plans
* Support embedded engineering group with new product requirements definition and software prototyping
* Work with OBD team to build robust diagnostic strategies and calibrations
* Provide support to the running business group in the calibration, verification and release of running change software releases
* Stay current on software functionality and product requirements for the PACCAR engine family
* Stay current with technology and regulation trends in the heavy-duty diesel industry
* Maintain positive working relationships with other groups and PACCAR divisions

Qualifications

* Minimum of eight years of relevant work experience in the automotive industry
* Sound knowledge of 1D engine simulation and design of experiments (DOE) for engine calibration
* Direct experience with test cell and in vehicle diesel engine calibration, calibration tools, OBD, and engine control systems
* Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment
* Self-directed, excellent analysis and engineering judgment required
* Organized and disciplined with ability to manage personal workload and a willingness and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands.
* Excellent oral and written communications skills
* Ability to travel up to 20%
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Education

* MS degree in technical field preferred; BS degree in technical field acceptable with a minimum of two years of experience in a technical leadership role

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.