Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration

PACCAR•Vernon, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PACCAR is seeking a Calibration Engineer to join its Vehicle Calibration team, focusing on calibration and in-vehicle verification of heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicle functions. The role works within a global, cross-divisional team to develop and calibrate vehicle functions for North America. The Vehicle Calibration & System Integration team calibrates, integrates, and verifies vehicle-level features and functionality across PACCAR’s vehicle lineup, including internal combustion engine and battery electric vehicle powertrains. The engineer independently calibrates, verifies, releases, and implements software for assigned vehicle-level features across multiple vehicle configurations and powertrains. The position applies engineering judgment to integrate and optimize vehicle performance through in-vehicle testing, develops and executes requirement-verification test plans, and documents defects. It also supports running-change software releases, works with Controls, Software, and Validation teams to troubleshoot issues and close defects, and contributes to improvements in calibration and testing methods. The PACCAR Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley, approximately 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington. The role may require travel up to 10%.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience with vehicle development, integration, or testing.
Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability and desire to obtain one.
Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain management systems and performance.
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: J1939, UDS, XCP, Ethernet, CAN-bus, and LIN-bus.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate technical findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Self-directed approach, strong analytical skills, and sound engineering judgment.
Organization and discipline to manage personal workload, with willingness and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and enter and exit truck cabins repeatedly.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Independently calibrate, verify, release, and implement software for assigned vehicle-level features across multiple vehicle configurations and powertrains.
Integrate, calibrate, and optimize vehicle performance functionality through in-vehicle testing of control system software.
Review requirements documents for gaps, ambiguities, and testability concerns, and provide feedback to requirement owners.
Develop and execute test plans for requirements verification, and document and report defects in sufficient detail to support resolution.
Provide technical feedback on proposed product changes, including implications for calibration, testing, and feature behavior.
Support the running business group with calibration, verification, and release of running-change software, managing assigned releases with limited oversight.
Translate customer and system requirements into calibration data and configurations, and flag ambiguities or conflicts for resolution.
Partner with Controls, Software, and Validation teams to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive defects to closure.
Deliver assigned work on schedule and maintain calibration quality standards.
Maintain working knowledge of software functionality, feature interactions, and product requirements for assigned functions.
Identify and implement incremental improvements to calibration and testing methods.
Maintain productive working relationships with other groups and PACCAR divisions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match.
Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
Comprehensive paid time off, including a minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
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, and financial counseling.
Growth and development opportunities.