Senior Automation Engineer: Engine Test Cells & Facilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision

FSAs/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking an Automation Test Cell & Facility Engineer to design, develop, implement, and continuously improve automation and control systems within the Engine Test Laboratory. You will support engine test cells, calibration activities, and test cell infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to raise test quality and efficiency.

The role requires a BS in engineering and extensive hands-on experience with engine test environments, AVL systems, and Siemens hardware, with a

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical) or related discipline
• Minimum 7 years in automation and control systems for engine test lab facilities
• Proficiency with AVL test cell automation systems and Siemens facility hardware
• Basic knowledge of diesel engine and exhaust aftertreatment systems
• Able to collaborate with ETL staff and work in both team and independent settings
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation and control systems for engine test cells and facility operations
• Support engineering teams by supplying, improving, and maintaining testing tools for calibrating, evaluating, and validating hardware and software in test cells
• Improve testing tools through continuous improvement activities (calibration, evaluation, validation)
• Support facility upgrades and new test cell development initiatives
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve test quality, automation, safety, and efficiency
• Research and implement new automation, instrumentation, and testing technologies

Skills

AVL systems

Siemens hardware

Automation experience

Diesel engine knowledge

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

MS degree in Engineering

Tools

AVL data analysis tools (PUMA/CONCERTO)

ATI Vision

CALTERM

dSpace

Job description

PACCAR is seeking an Automation Test Cell & Facility Engineer to design, develop, implement, and continuously improve automation and control systems within the Engine Test Laboratory. You will support engine test cells, calibration activities, and test cell infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to raise test quality and efficiency.

The role requires a BS in engineering and extensive hands-on experience with engine test environments, AVL systems, and Siemens hardware, with a