Requisition SummaryDurability testing at the PACCAR Technical Center (PTC) is a key component of structural validation for Peterbilt and Kenworth Class 6, 7, and 8 trucks. The Durability Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing durability testing by interfacing with truck division teams. This role delivers data-driven insights and recommendations to support product validation and ensure performance, reliability, and durability standards are met.
Job Functions / Responsibilities- Plan and execute testing on PACCAR Technical Center's exclusive durability track.
- Coordinate vehicle readiness, adding requested instrumentation for data collection
- Manage project and overall durability testing scope, schedule, and budget
- Facilitate daily stand-up meetings with durability drivers and vehicle operations staff to support operational efficiency
- Conduct periodic inspections and determine root causes for failures
- Oversee replacement part procurement and test support logistics
- Analyze data and provide engineering recommendations
- Report test progress through daily interim reports and meetings.
- Complete final project-closing report to document results
Qualifications- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience required
- 2 years of heavy duty truck validation experience required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
- Experience using MS Office Suite, MS Project, Office 365
- Lean and Six Sigma experience desired.
EducationBS in Engineering required; MS preferred
Paccar BenefitsAs 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 InformationWe carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Durability Engineer is $86,900 - $136,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.
