Data Analysis Engineer - Global Powertrain Validation

PACCAR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Fully funded pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness and EAP programs

Job summary

PACCAR's Global Powertrain Validation department at the PACCAR Technical Center in Mount Vernon, WA is seeking a Data Analysis Engineer to support data acquisition for validation and field tests. You will develop MATLAB analyses and dashboards, translate data into test requirements and drive cycle insights, and bridge validation with the Engineering Solutions team.

You will design clean, well-documented code, collaborate across teams, and stay current with MATLAB and related tools while

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 Git version control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain MATLAB-based analysis content, writing clean, documented code and performing testing and debugging.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and 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 and identify tool/process improvements.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

MATLAB

Power BI

Tableau

Git

Data analysis

Communication

Education

BS in CS/EE/ME

Job description

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.

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.

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

Paccar Benefits

• 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 Data Analyst-Global Powertrain Validation is $90,400 - $141,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. #LI-ZP1