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Paccar Winch Inc. Vehicle Calibration Supervisor in Mount Vernon, Washington
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Date: Apr 19, 2024
Location: Mount Vernon, WA, US, 98273-9671
Company: PACCAR
Requisition Summary
We are looking for a driven Calibration Supervisor to join our Vehicle Calibration team. The specific focus will be 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 supervise development and calibration of “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.
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.
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!
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Receive, prioritize, and assign project requests in support of truck division development programs.
Communicate project scheduling, issues, and progress with division engineering.
Coordinate between appropriate PTC groups to gather required test data.
Support, create and maintain departmental procedures.
Develop, maintain, and report test and calibration progress metrics by program.
Assess operational needs (processes, staffing, equipment) and provide inputs to management.
Uses engineering principles and experience to integrate, calibrate, and optimize vehicle performance functionality via in-vehicle testing of vehicle control system software
Actively participates in the calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software for NA vehicles
Develops and executes test plans for requirements verification and reports any discovered defects
Provides technical feedback on proposed product changes
Provides support to the running business group in the calibration, verification, and release of running change software releases
Provides relevant input to the development, communication, and management of vehicle calibration plans, including timing, quality, and budget
Translates customer requirements into software calibration data and configurations for the organization
Provides technical support to the Control, Software, and Validation Teams with testing, root cause analysis, and defect resolution
Stays current on software functionality and product requirements for their assigned functions
Identifies opportunities or provides input for new initiatives to improve calibration and testing methods for higher efficiency and effectiveness
Maintains positive working relationships with other groups and PACCAR divisions
Required Qualifications
BS in appropriate technical field
6+ years of experience
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office
Experience with diesel engines and Class 5-8 vehicles
Experience using software emulation tools to conduct testing
Experience developing data analysis scripts
Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability and desire to obtain
Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain management systems and performance
Knowledge of in-vehicle calibration, data acquisition systems, OBD, and vehicle control systems
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: J1939, UDS, XCP, Ethernet, CAN-bus, LIN-bus
Ability to work well independently and as a team leader
Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively
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 travel up to 10%
Desired Qualifications
4+ years of experience with vehicle development, integration, or testing
MS in technical field
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
Knowledge of PACCAR systems and project management
PACCAR Benefits
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
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 (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
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 programs
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. 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 the Vehicle Calibration Supervisor is $96,700 - $151,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
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