Vehicle Performance Engineer - Mt Vernon, United States - PACCAR

PACCAR Mt Vernon, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Requisition Summary

The PACCAR Technical Center is seeking an experienced Vehicle Performance Engineer to perform full-vehicle and subsystem testing of medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks to evaluate Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) qualities of PACCAR products. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical background in noise and acoustics and previous experience testing ground vehicles.

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 andalso 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

Support product development and design teams with technical consulting and NVH expertise.
Provide technical leadership developing truck products focused on customer comfort and satisfaction in the areas of vibration, interior and pass-by noise, and buzz squeak rattle (BSR).
Develop project plans that define test deliverables, scope of activities, labor and material costs, and schedules.
Manage execution of multiple projects and their subsystem or vehicle-level tests to deliver results on time and within budget, coordinating resources and working closely with support groups.
Analyze complex data to form accurate conclusions.
Communicate test results stating clear recommendations and proposals to design teams and engineering management.
Publish technical project reports to document test scope, methods, results, and conclusions.
Continually improve the processes used to guide engineering decisions, while striving to increase test efficiency and data quality.
Support related technical groups in the development of new vehicle technologies, including autonomous driving features, battery electric and alternative fuel vehicles, etc.

Qualifications

10+ years of relevant work experience with a strong background in NVH principles such as acoustics, sound quality metrics, and modal dynamics for motor vehicles.
Experience with compliance type testing such as pass-by noise to meet regulatory requirements.
Experience with setup of cab interior and chassis NVH measurements for conducting vehicle-level and subsystem testing.
Experience in conducting Buzz Squeak Rattle (BSR) subjective evaluations on full vehicles and subsystems using road/track and laboratory shake testing.
Basic knowledge of experimental modal testing and Operational Deflection Shape (ODS) analysis for understanding of resonant and dynamic responses.
Knowledge of NVH instrumentation with test sensors including accelerometers, microphones, shakers, and modal impact hammers.
Familiarity with NVH test equipment, data processing techniques, and analysis software such as Siemens LMS Testlab, HEAD Acoustics, B & K Pulse, or Dewesoft systems.
Effective analysis and project management skills and excellent engineering judgment.
Effective communication, administration and presentation skills.
Ability to manage personal workload, demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and the willingness to respond to shifting timelines and project demands.

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred, or BS with relevant work experience.

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 Performance Engineer - NVH is $110,600 - $173,000 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

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