Uptime Engineering Product Engineer

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Uptime Engineering Product Engineer works with Kenworth, Peterbilt, PACCAR Global Engine, and PACCAR Electronics teams to lead dash lamp reduction and uptime improvement activities. This role coordinates with groups across multiple PACCAR locations. The team's primary goal is to reduce the number of issues that lead to truck downtime. Activities involve discovering and defining issues, applying known solutions to top customers and driving solution execution. This position collaborates with an international, cross-functional team from manufacturing, service, product development, information technology, suppliers, and product validation.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of automotive electrical, electronic, and software design experience desired, preferably within PACCAR.
• B.S. in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or computer engineering, computer science or data science required.
• Must demonstrate an ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, manage multiple simultaneous projects, and respond dynamically to shifting priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and/or P.E. license preferred.
• Experience working with large data sets employing Tableau or Snowflake is a plus.
• Automotive or Commercial vehicle background including J1939 CAN protocol, and vehicle controls design or test desired.
• Preference will be given to candidates with software design and release, multiplexed communications, diagnostics, powertrain, and/or other embedded systems experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing and dealer service environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of diagnostic dash lamp reduction and vehicle uptime improvements by bringing solutions to our customers.
• Analyze large datasets, including telematics data from our vehicles to understand emerging issues and develop plans to reduce vehicle down time.
• Work closely with the Kenworth and Peterbilt warranty and field services teams to gather input and lead containment (such as field campaigns) and permanent corrective efforts to minimize unscheduled downtime.

Benefits

• 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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level