Data Analysis Engineer - Global Powertrain Validation

PACCAR Technical Center; Mount Vernon, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Pension plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Job summary

PACCAR Technical Center in Mount Vernon, WA seeks a Data Analysis Engineer to support data acquisition for validation and field test fleets. You will translate collected data into test requirements, reliability correlations, and drive cycle development, with dashboard visuals for easy analysis by engineering teams and management.

The role bridges validation and Engineering Solutions teams, requiring strong MATLAB skills, data analytics, and clear communication of complex results.

Qualifications

• 5 years of test data analysis within automotive sector or related experience.
• Experience developing dashboards and visualizations in Power BI or Tableau.
• Proficiency in MATLAB programming, including function development, large dataset processing, and plotting.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software development best practices.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain MATLAB-based analysis content functions, writing clean, tested code.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into MATLAB solutions and dashboard visuals.
• Suggest relevant visualizations and analysis to document fleet use.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and code comments.
• Stay current with MATLAB and related technologies; identify improvement opportunities.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Data analysis

MATLAB

Dashboard development

Power BI

Tableau

Git

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Date: Sep 25, 2026

Company: PACCAR

Requisition Summary

The PACCAR Global Powertrain Validation department at the PACCAR Technical Center in Mount Vernon, WA is seeking a highly motivated Data Analysis Engineer for internal combustion engine and battery electric vehicle programs. This role is responsible for supporting data acquisition on our validation and field test fleets and utilizing data collected to understand how customers utilize the vehicles. This information will then be translated into test requirements, reliability correlation, and drive cycle development. Information will also need to be displayed in a dashboard format to make data easily accessible visually for common metrics.

The Data Analysis Engineer will be a bridge between the validation teams, and the Engineering Solutions team who develop software tools for the division. Analysis scripts developed will be compatible with the data storage and ingest tools developed by the Engineering Solutions team. The position requires a technical understanding of vehicle testing, large data analysis, and the ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to both engineering teams and management.

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Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain content functions for MATLAB-based analysis, writing clean, well-documented code and performing testing, debugging, and optimization
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into functional MATLAB solutions and dashboard visualizations.
• Suggest relevant visualizations and analysis to assist in understanding and documenting fleet use
• Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and code comments to support knowledge transfer, maintenance, and end-user training.
• Stay current with MATLAB and related technologies, proactively identifying opportunities to improve tools, processes, and workflows.
• Up to 10% of travel (domestic and international)

Qualifications

• 5 years of test data analysis within automotive sector or related experience.
• Experience developing dashboards and visualizations in Microsoft Power BI or Tableau
• Proficiency in MATLAB programming, including function development, large dataset processing, and plotting
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software development best practices
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

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