Durability Engineer

Modis; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Durability Engineer for a contract role based in Mount Vernon, WA at the PACCAR Technical Center. The candidate will plan, coordinate, and execute vehicle durability testing programs, manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables, and support test data collection and analysis.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering and 2+ years in engineering or test roles, with hands-on experience in durability testing, reliability analysis, and data interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, test engineering, validation, or related technical roles.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, durability testing, reliability engineering, fatigue analysis, structural validation, root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute vehicle durability testing programs at the PACCAR Technical Center durability track.
• Manage overall testing activities including scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate vehicle readiness activities and install instrumentation required for test data collection and analysis.
• Facilitate daily operational meetings with durability drivers, technicians, and vehicle operations personnel to support efficient test execution.
• Conduct routine inspections of test vehicles and identify root causes of component or system failures.
• Analyze durability test data and provide engineering recommendations to improve vehicle performance, reliability, and durability.

Skills

Durability testing

Mechanical engineering

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Vehicle instrumentation

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Durability Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Mount Vernon, WA. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in durability testing, mechanical engineering, and data analysis, along with the ability to support vehicle validation programs from planning through execution.

Rate Range: $55/hour to $70/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Durability Engineer Job Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute vehicle durability testing programs at the PACCAR Technical Center durability track.
• Manage overall testing activities including scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate vehicle readiness activities and install instrumentation required for test data collection and analysis.
• Facilitate daily operational meetings with durability drivers, technicians, and vehicle operations personnel to support efficient test execution.
• Conduct routine inspections of test vehicles and identify root causes of component or system failures.
• Analyze durability test data and provide engineering recommendations to improve vehicle performance, reliability, and durability.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, test engineering, validation, or related technical roles.
• Strong understanding of:
• Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
• Durability Testing
• Reliability Engineering
• Fatigue Analysis
• Structural Validation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data acquisition systems and vehicle instrumentation.
• Knowledge of heavy-duty truck, commercial vehicle, or automotive systems.
• Experience supporting product validation, reliability, or durability engineering programs.
• Familiarity with engineering test procedures, data collection methodologies, and validation processes.
• Experience working within automotive, transportation, or manufacturing industries.

Pay Details: $55.00 to $70.00 per hour

Benefit Offerings

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.