Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration

PACCAR•Mount Vernon, WA

7d•$90,400 - $141,800•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a driven Calibration Engineer to join our Vehicle Calibration team. This role offers opportunity to focus on the calibration and in-vehicle verification of heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicle functions. The selected individual will work in a global, cross-divisional, and innovative team to develop and calibrate “Best in Class” vehicle functions for North America. 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. The Vehicle Calibration & System Integration team is responsible for the calibration, integration, and verification of vehicle level features/functionality such as cruise control, speed limiters, warnings and telltales, etc. across PACCAR’s entire vehicle lineup from ICE to BEV powertrains.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with vehicle development, integration, or testing
Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability and desire to obtain
Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain management systems and performance
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: J1939, UDS, XCP, Ethernet, CAN-bus, LIN-bus
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs & enter/exit truck cabins repeatedly
Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

Actively participates in the calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software
Uses engineering principles and experience to integrate, calibrate, and optimize vehicle performance functionality via in-vehicle testing of vehicle control system software
Develops and executes test plans for requirements verification and reports any discovered defects
Provides technical feedback on proposed product changes
Provides support to the running business group in the calibration, verification, and release of running change software releases
Provides relevant input to the development, communication, and management of vehicle calibration plans, including timing, quality, and budget
Translates customer requirements into software calibration data and configurations for the organization
Collaborates with and provides support to the Control, Software, and Validation Teams with testing, root cause analysis, and defect resolution
Contributes to on-time software releases and maintains calibration quality standards
Stays current on software functionality and product requirements for their assigned functions
Identifies opportunities or provides input for new initiatives to improve calibration and testing methods for higher efficiency and effectiveness
Maintains a positive working relationships with other groups and PACCAR divisions

Benefits

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