Vehicle Integration Validation Project Engineer (GR 31)

Requisition Summary

The Vehicle Integration Validation group is responsible for validation testing and system acceptance of engine, transmission, vehicle, aftertreatment, controls, and connected vehicle technologies used on PACCAR products.

The Vehicle Integration Validation Project Engineer leads major validation programs supporting vehicle integration, powertrain controls, software, and related vehicle systems. This role develops validation strategies, resolves complex technical issues, and provides technical leadership across cross-functional engineering teams.

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.



 
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Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Lead major vehicle integration and validation projects involving vehicle, powertrain, controls, and connected systems.
• Develop validation strategies, test plans, acceptance criteria, and execution plans to support program objectives.
• Serve as a technical lead for system acceptance testing and cross-functional validation activities.
• Collaborate with PACCAR divisions, suppliers, and engineering teams to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and support product development.
• Analyze complex vehicle, software, and systems integration issues and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Coordinate validation resources, schedules, budgets, risks, and program metrics for assigned projects.
• Drive improvements in validation methods, tools, and processes to increase testing effectiveness and product quality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across the organization.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and program status to engineering leadership and management.
• Support validation activities related to connected vehicle technologies, including OTA updates, Remote Diagnostics, and other connectivity initiatives as required.
• Travel up to 15% as required to support testing and program activities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience in commercial vehicle, automotive, powertrain, controls, software, validation, or related engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, controls, software integration, and validation principles.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems using sound engineering judgment with incomplete or ambiguous information.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with broad objectives and minimal technical supervision.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capability.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline required, MS preferred

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 Integration Validation Project Engineer ” is $104,100 - $162,900 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is safety sensitive therefore pre-employment drug screening will include cannabis. #LI-ZP1