Global Powertrain ICE Validation Engineer

PACCAR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

PACCAR's Global Powertrain department seeks an Internal Combustion Engine Validation Engineer to lead planning and execution of engine, powertrain, and vehicle validation activities. You will collaborate with engineering and test teams to develop risk mitigation aligned with program schedules and market introductions.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in engine validation, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in engine, powertrain, or vehicle validation and testing.
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engines, powertrain systems, and product development processes.
• Experience developing and executing DVP&R and validation plans.
• Knowledge of durability, reliability, performance, emissions, and environmental testing.
• Experience with laboratory, dynamometer, vehicle, and field testing.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage risk-based DVP&R for engine, powertrain, and vehicle programs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and global test teams to define validation requirements and support program milestones.
• Create, standardize, and improve global validation procedures and test protocols.
• Ensure test plans are complete, aligned with program objectives, and executed effectively.
• Coordinate validation activities with internal and external test resources to meet timing and quality targets.
• Support program management with validation budgets, resource forecasting, and test equipment planning.
• Analyze test results and communicate performance, risks, issues, and recommended actions.
• Develop validation metrics and provide regular status updates to program and leadership teams.
• Identify validation risks and drive mitigation plans to support successful product launches.
• Conduct supplier assessments and technical reviews to establish testing requirements and validate supplier capabilities.
• Support design reviews, FMEA activities, root cause investigations, and corrective action development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on validation efficiency, test effectiveness, and process standardization.

Skills

Engine validation planning

DVP&R execution

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Job description

PACCAR's Global Powertrain department seeks an Internal Combustion Engine Validation Engineer to lead planning and execution of engine, powertrain, and vehicle validation activities. You will collaborate with engineering and test teams to develop risk mitigation aligned with program schedules and market introductions.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in engine validation, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.