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Requisition Summary We are looking for a driven Calibration Engineer to join our Vehicle Calibration team. This role offers opportunity to focus on 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 develop and calibrate “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. 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! Division Information 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. The Vehicle Calibration & System Integration team is responsible for the calibration, integration, and verification of vehicle level features/functionality such as cruise control, speed limiters, warnings and telltales, etc. across PACCAR’s entire vehicle lineup from ICE to BEV powertrains. Job Functions / Responsibilities • Actively participates in the calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software • Uses engineering principles and experience to integrate, calibrate, and optimize vehicle performance functionality via in-vehicle testing of vehicle control system software • 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 • Collaborates with and provides support to the Control, Software, and Validation Teams with testing, root cause analysis, and defect resolution • Contributes to on-time software releases and maintains calibration quality standards • 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 a positive working relationships with other groups and PACCAR divisions Qualifications • 5+ years of experience with vehicle development, integration, or testing • Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability and desire to obtain • Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain management systems and performance • Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: J1939, UDS, XCP, Ethernet, CAN-bus, LIN-bus • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team • Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders • 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 lift up to 25 lbs & enter/exit truck cabins repeatedly • Ability to travel up to 10% Education BS in appropriate technical field 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 Calibration Engineer - Software Integration" is $90,400 - $141,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.

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Company Information
Division Information
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Actively participates in the calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software
Uses engineering principles and experience to integrate, calibrate, and optimize vehicle performance functionality via in-vehicle testing of vehicle control system software
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
Collaborates with and provides support to the Control, Software, and Validation Teams with testing, root cause analysis, and defect resolution
Contributes to on-time software releases and maintains calibration quality standards
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 a positive working relationships with other groups and PACCAR divisions
5+ years of experience with vehicle development, integration, or testing
Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability and desire to obtain
Knowledge of vehicle and powertrain management systems and performance
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols: J1939, UDS, XCP, Ethernet, CAN-bus, LIN-bus
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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

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