Sales & Applications Engineer - Heavy Trucks

PACCAR; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to a 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan

Comprehensive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid short-and long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP services

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Project Engineer - Sales/Applications to act as the primary engineering resource for dealer questions, deliver buildable solutions, and support custom configurations. You will respond to specifications inquiries, coordinate design requests, and provide voice of the customer for projects with design and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a BS in engineering (PE/FE a plus), strong communication, and willingness to travel 5–10% to support dealers and training sessions.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or equivalent; PE license desired or FE designation.
• Strong technical knowledge of truck applications and dealer interaction.
• Experience with design/manufacturing support and option content.
• Ability to travel 5–10% for customer and dealer events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary engineering resource for dealer questions on truck applications.
• Identify buildable solutions and assist with custom configurations.
• Respond to dealer inquiries on specifications and performance.
• Support design and manufacturing on project designs as voice of customer.
• Coordinate custom design requests and manage OARs.
• Provide engineering support for PremierSpec and Databook applications.
• Travel to customer/dealer locations for sales support and training (5–10%).
• Develop content for dealer training and Kenworth courses.
• Occasionally support marketing events.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service orientation

Fast-paced multi-tasking

Project leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in engineering

BSME or BSEE preferred

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Tableau

SQL databases

Cloud computing

Microsoft Office Suite

Creo or CAD platforms

Job description

PACCAR is seeking a Project Engineer - Sales/Applications to act as the primary engineering resource for dealer questions, deliver buildable solutions, and support custom configurations. You will respond to specifications inquiries, coordinate design requests, and provide voice of the customer for projects with design and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a BS in engineering (PE/FE a plus), strong communication, and willingness to travel 5–10% to support dealers and training sessions.