Vehicle Calibration Engineer - Software Integration

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.

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!

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.

• 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…