Customer Field Test Engineer; GR 25

Overview

We are seeking a Customer Field Test (CFT) Engineer to support the Powertrain Validation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and monitoring all assigned North American powertrain field tests, monitoring field tests of new or modified components, and ensuring correct component installation and maintenance through customer and dealer interface. The position compiles results, assists in failure analysis, and is on‑call to support customer issues during off‑shift hours.

Working with customers and Service Dealers at their sites may require up to 30% travel.

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct moderately scoped projects with minimal supervision, including analyzing requests, defining requirements, and developing preliminary project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Design test fixtures and specify required instrumentation, equipment, vehicles, loading configurations, and data‑processing techniques, while also supporting test setup, verifying equipment readiness, and performing preliminary data checks.
• Lead and participate in data collection, analysis, field testing, and development of new or improved test methodologies, ensuring accurate results and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present reports, results, conclusions, recommendations, and performance or reliability observations to divisions or management as needed.
• Foster strong communication and productive working relationships across departments and with all levels of management.

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent technical and communication skills
• Experience coordinating technical work within and between organizations
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle technologies and customer usage patterns
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self‑directed and have demonstrated high levels of resourcefulness, initiative, and innovation
• Ability to manage personal workload and willingness, flexibility, and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands
• Mechanical aptitude and experience preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Systems, or related discipline) required.

• Competitive salary and 401(k) 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

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability. PACCAR values talent and promotes growth and development. The salary range for Customer Field Test Engineer is $90,400 - $141,800 annually. This role is also eligible for a holiday gift. #LI-ZP1