Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration, Driver Assistance Systems

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, integration, and in-vehicle verification of heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicle functions. This role is targeted to support testing of PACCAR’s driver assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control, automated emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane change assist, and other future functionality. 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.

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 high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines 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 and engine 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

• Participates in the calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software for assigned vehicle features with guidance from senior team members
• Applies engineering fundamentals to perform in-vehicle testing of control system software and to collect, organize, and report data accurately
• Reviews requirements documents for assigned vehicle features to understand intended behavior, and raises questions or unclear items to more senior engineers for clarification
• Executes established test plans and test cases for requirements verification, documenting results and reporting discovered defects clearly and promptly
• Assists in updating calibration data and configurations based on documented customer and system requirements
• Supports running change software releases by completing assigned calibration, verification, and documentation tasks
• Works with the Controls, Software, and Validation Teams to gather data and support testing, root cause analysis, and defect resolution
• Learns and stays current on the functionality, requirements, and calibration tools for assigned features
• Contributes to on-time releases by completing assigned work to defined quality standards
• Suggests improvements to testing and calibration workflows based on hands-on observations
• Builds positive working relationships with peers, other groups, and PACCAR divisions  

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• 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 (Driver Assistance Systems) is $70,500 - $105,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. Visa sponsorship or immigration support is not available for this position. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and able to maintain that authorization throughout their employment without requiring employer sponsorship.