Engine Test Engineer - Data-Driven Performance & Upgrades

PACCAR Engine Company; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking a qualified engineer to collaborate with Product Engineering at the PACCAR Technical Center to analyze engine performance data and trends. You will use this data to modify test equipment to ensure the product meets design limits.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, development of efficient test practices, and teamwork to improve first-time yield and overall system performance on MX engines.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience required.
• Four (4) plus years of experience with engine testing hardware and software required.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience with diesel engine maintenance, design, and test required.
• Understand of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems required.
• Understanding of instrumentation techniques for test systems (temperature, flow, torque, and pressure sensors) required.
• Requires project management skills.
• Ability to write Excel VBA macros/scripts for programming test cells required.
• Technical writing skills desired.
• Design/drafting utilizing 3-D CAD solid modeling tools (Pro/Engineer preferred) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creates efficient test practices that adheres to a dynamic development environment.
• Recommends and implements improved testing strategies.
• Develops and Maintains area Standard Work and provides technical guidance and training to shop personnel.
• Documents SOPs for the test area and ensures a safe work environment.
• Analyses and interprets test results and collaborates to address improvements.
• Works with production to maintain high up-time and improve First Time Yield.
• Drives upgrade projects to enhance system performance and throughput.
• Supports design of new test fixtures and protocols for new engine products.
• Schedules, analyzes, and reports compliance testing to ensure performance to design.
• Provides technical guidance in Engine Diagnostics and Test Cell maintenance.

Skills

Engine testing

Excel VBA

3-D CAD

MS Office

Project management

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Pro/Engineer

Job description

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking a qualified engineer to collaborate with Product Engineering at the PACCAR Technical Center to analyze engine performance data and trends. You will use this data to modify test equipment to ensure the product meets design limits.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, development of efficient test practices, and teamwork to improve first-time yield and overall system performance on MX engines.