Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer - Fluids and Analytical ChemistryThe highly motivated Materials Engineer will focus on supporting powertrain fluids and analytical chemistry testing at the PACCAR Technical Center in Mount Vernon, Washington. The candidate must be a detail-oriented, initiative driven individual who will thrive in a dynamic testing and evaluation environment. The candidate must be able to operate independently and collaborate effectively with others while accommodating shifting priorities.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.Job Functions / Responsibilities:Support powertrain fluid analysis and technical recommendationsTechnical lead on analytical testing techniques for in-house laboratory and third-party testing of organic and inorganic materials.Complete materials testing, document results, and summarize findings in formal reporting structure.Root cause analysisSupport PACCAR standards developmentProject management and test sampling plan developmentConcisely convey testing conclusions to a wide range of organizational stakeholdersQualifications:Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experienceFamiliarity with the chemical composition of fuels, oils, and coolants used in powertrain systems.Familiarity with petroleum product industry standard test specificationsExperience with analytical testing techniques used to evaluate fuels, oils and coolantsAbility to work well independently and as part of a teamExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSelf-directed, excellent analysis and technical judgement skills requiredAbility to explain complex technical concepts to non-technically oriented individualsAbility to build constructive relationships with suppliers and industry partnershipsStrong PC skills – Microsoft applicationsBasic statisticsProactively addresses process issues and continuous improvement opportunitiesAbility to travel 10% of the timePreferred Qualifications:Experience with chemical analysis techniques including Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), combustion infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), gas chromatography (GC), mass spectroscopy (MS), wet chemistry and governing industry standard test methodsExperience with extraction and analysis of pre-combusted petroleum deposits and post-combustions colloidal productsExperience evaluating typical suite of used fluids test results (i.e. oil/coolant) and interpret impact to overall lubrication or coolant system healthAbility to leverage knowledge of analytical fluids testing as a means of providing input to fluid related root cause analysis investigationsFamiliarity with commercial vehicles use cases and heavy-duty fuel, coolant, and lubrication subsystems.Ability to learn new techniques quicklyExperience with Design of ExperimentsStrong technical writing skillsEducation:Bachelor's degree in appropriate field, advanced degree preferredPaccar Benefits:Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company matchFully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirementComprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leaveTuition reimbursement for continued educationMedical, dental, and vision plans for you and your familyFlexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)Paid short-and long-term disability programLife and accidental death and dismemberment insuranceEAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and moreGlobal Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunitiesWork alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fieldJob Segment: Organic Chemistry, Chemical Research, Materials Engineer, Technical Writer, Science, Engineering, Automotive, Technology