Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration

PACCAR • Mount Vernon, WA, US • 9h ago

Requisition Summary

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.

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.

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.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Independently performs calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software for assigned vehicle-level features across multiple vehicle configurations and powertrains
Applies sound engineering judgment to integrate, calibrate, and optimize vehicle performance functionality through in-vehicle testing of control system software
Reviews requirements documents for assigned vehicle features, identifying gaps, ambiguities, and testability concerns, and provides feedback to requirement owners to support accurate calibration and verification
Develops and executes test plans for requirements verification, and documents and reports defects with enough detail to support efficient resolution
Provides technical feedback on proposed product changes, identifying implications for calibration, testing, and feature behavior
Supports the running business group in the calibration, verification, and release of running change software, managing assigned releases with limited oversight
Translates customer and system requirements into calibration data and configurations, and flags ambiguities or conflicts for resolution
Partners with the Controls, Software, and Validation Teams to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive defects to closure
Delivers assigned work on schedule and maintains calibration quality standards
Maintains working knowledge of software functionality, feature interactions, and product requirements for assigned functions
Identifies and implements incremental improvements to calibration and testing methods
Maintains productive working relationships with other groups and PACCAR divisions

Qualifications

3+ 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%

Education

BS in appropriate technical field

Paccar Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

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

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. 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 "Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration" is $80,800 - $120,000 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.

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