Lead Global ePowertrain Validation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision plans

FSAs & HSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP programs

Career growth

Team of experts

Job summary

PACCAR's Global Powertrain organization is seeking an experienced ePowertrain Validation Engineer to lead test plan development and risk mitigation across powertrain and vehicle programs. You will coordinate validation activities with internal and external test resources, analyze results, and report progress to keep timelines and budgets intact.

The role requires 7+ years in powertrain/vehicle validation, DFMEA/DVP&R experience, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.

Qualifications

• 7+ years powertrain, vehicle or related validation or experience is required.
• Strong understanding of powertrain systems and product development processes.
• Prior experience with DFMEA and DVP&R for risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of durability, reliability, performance, emissions, and environmental testing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive test plan development aligned with powertrain and vehicle programs.
• Collaborate with engineering, safety and compliance, and testing departments to develop and maintain a DVP&R to mitigate risk and support program timelines.
• Develop validation procedures and test protocols for global test departments.
• Coordinate validation activities with internal and external test resources to meet timing and quality targets.
• Support program management with validation budget details, including test equipment.
• Analyze test results and communicate performance, risks, issues, and recommended actions.
• Supply metrics and provide written and verbal updates to communicate project updates, risks/gaps of powertrain program timelines and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support design reviews, FMEA activities, root cause investigations, and corrective action development.
• Perform supplier visits and evaluate/establish test protocols and DVP&R.
• Up to 30% travel (domestic and international)

Skills

Powertrain validation

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Job description

PACCAR's Global Powertrain organization is seeking an experienced ePowertrain Validation Engineer to lead test plan development and risk mitigation across powertrain and vehicle programs. You will coordinate validation activities with internal and external test resources, analyze results, and report progress to keep timelines and budgets intact.

The role requires 7+ years in powertrain/vehicle validation, DFMEA/DVP&R experience, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.