Senior AI Systems Engineer & Tech Lead

PACCAR Technical Center; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

PACCAR Technology Center, located in Mount Vernon, WA, seeks an experienced AI/ML leader to drive development, evaluation, and deployment of AI solutions for engineering, manufacturing, and vehicle technologies. You will build AI tools, data pipelines, and documentation to scale capabilities across PACCAR divisions.

The role interfaces with PACCAR divisions and external partners, delivering production-ready AI applications, quantifiable performance improvements, and robust data-driven workflows

Qualifications

• 10+ years applicable experience in a related engineering discipline.
• Experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions or advanced data-driven tools.
• Strong technical background in programming, data analysis, and system integration.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Self-starter with high levels of initiative, innovation, and resourcefulness, consistent with expectations across engineering roles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions to enhance engineering, verification & validation (V&V), and manufacturing support activities.
• Develop AI-enabled tools, methods, and workflows to improve test automation, data analysis, anomaly detection, and validation efficiency across component, system, and vehicle testing environments.
• Integrate AI techniques into existing engineering and validation processes (including lab, HIL, and vehicle testing) to improve data utilization, test coverage, and insight generation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve engineering productivity, test cycle time, and quality through practical application of AI-driven tools and automation.
• Develop proof-of-concept AI solutions and transition mature implementations into reusable tools and workflows for broader use within PTC and applicable PACCAR divisions.
• Apply structured engineering approaches to develop and maintain data pipelines, datasets, and models supporting AI-enabled analysis of engineering and validation data.
• Quantify and communicate the performance improvements, efficiency gains, and cost impacts associated with deployed AI solutions to support internal project evaluations and prioritization.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing support, and IT) to ensure successful integration and adoption of AI tools within existing workflows.
• Serve as a technical resource for AI applications within PTC, providing guidance and support to engineering teams adopting data-driven tools and methodologies.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to evaluate emerging AI technologies and determine applicability to PACCAR engineering and validation activities.
• Communicate technical findings, tool capabilities, and implementation status to engineering teams and leadership on a regular basis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes by incorporating data-driven and AI-enabled approaches where appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of emerging AI technologies and engineering tools, and apply them to improve existing methodologies and processes.

Skills

AI/ML development

Programming

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in AI/Data Science/CS

Job description

PACCAR Technology Center, located in Mount Vernon, WA, seeks an experienced AI/ML leader to drive development, evaluation, and deployment of AI solutions for engineering, manufacturing, and vehicle technologies. You will build AI tools, data pipelines, and documentation to scale capabilities across PACCAR divisions.

The role interfaces with PACCAR divisions and external partners, delivering production-ready AI applications, quantifiable performance improvements, and robust data-driven workflows