Electrical Validation Engineer

As an Electrical Validation Engineer at PACCAR, you will lead and support validation efforts for vehicle electrical components and systems. This onsite role in Mount Vernon, WA involves planning and executing test projects, building lab test setups, analyzing results, and communicating outcomes to internal stakeholders.

Project Planning and Test Execution

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts projects of moderate scope with minimal supervision.
• Analyzes project requests, discusses project requirements with requestors, and formulates preliminary project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Participates in setting up tests, verifying that test equipment and instrumentation meet specified requirements, and performing preliminary data checks.
• Coordinates resource needs for testing and works to resolve resource conflicts.
• Participates in data collection and analysis.
• Undertakes tasks on projects of significant scope, with the potential to manage major program activities with appropriate supervision.

Test Methodology and Lab Setup Design

• Designs test fixtures and specifies instrumentation, equipment, and data requirements.
• Develops and improves test methodologies to support validation objectives.

Reporting and Stakeholder Communication

• Writes reports, as appropriate, incorporating results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Shares results of test or investigative projects with divisions or management personnel.
• Communicates work progress, support needs, problems, scheduling conflicts, and opportunities with managers, peers, and division personnel.
• Fosters good communications and maintains cooperative, productive relationships with other departments.

Required Travel

• Travel up to 10%.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience validating electrical and embedded control systems or similar applicable experience.
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electrical circuit analysis fundamentals.
• Experience using typical electrical lab equipment, including digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
• Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN) operation, especially J1939 protocol.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively.
• Ability to manage personal workload, with willingness, flexibility, and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands.
• Self-directed approach, with excellent analysis and technical judgment.
• Strong presentation skills.

Tools and Technologies

• Controller Area Network (CAN)
• J1939 protocol
• Digital voltmeters
• Oscilloscopes
• Signal generators

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: USD 90,400 - 141,800 per year.
• 401k with up to 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• Paid time off: minimum 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.
• FSA and HSA options.
• Paid short-term 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 growth and development opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced, goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field.

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