Global Powertrain Validation Engineer - ICE Testing & DVP&R

PACCAR; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking an Internal Combustion Engine Validation Engineer to lead the planning and execution of engine, powertrain, and vehicle validation activities within the Global Powertrain department. The role requires strong technical expertise and collaboration across engineering and test teams to mitigate risks and align with program schedules.

The candidate will develop DVP&Rs, improve validation procedures, and coordinate budgets, resources, and test plans to support market introduction

Qualifications

• 7+ years in engine, powertrain, or vehicle validation and testing.
• Experience with DVP&R and validation plans.
• Knowledge of durability, reliability, performance, emissions testing.
• Experience with lab, dynamometer, vehicle, and field testing.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage risk-based DVP&R for engine, powertrain and vehicle programs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and test teams to define validation requirements.
• Create and improve global validation procedures and test protocols.
• Ensure test plans align with program objectives and are executed effectively.
• Coordinate validation activities with internal and external test resources.
• Support validation budgets, resource forecasting, and test equipment planning.
• Analyze test results and communicate risks, issues, and actions.
• Develop validation metrics and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Identify validation risks and drive mitigation for successful launches.
• Conduct supplier assessments and technical reviews for testing requirements.
• Support design reviews, FMEA, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in validation efficiency and test effectiveness.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

DVP&R

Durability/Emissions testing

Dynamometer testing

Job description

PACCAR is seeking an Internal Combustion Engine Validation Engineer to lead the planning and execution of engine, powertrain, and vehicle validation activities within the Global Powertrain department. The role requires strong technical expertise and collaboration across engineering and test teams to mitigate risks and align with program schedules.

The candidate will develop DVP&Rs, improve validation procedures, and coordinate budgets, resources, and test plans to support market introduction