Senior Powertrain Lead Engineer - Diesel Engine Innovation

PACCAR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to 5% company match

Pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP services

Job summary

PACCAR Powertrain in Mount Vernon, WA is seeking an experienced Powertrain Technical Lead Engineer to drive engine development and advanced powertrain initiatives within our North American engine families.

Lead cross-functional teams, guide testing, calibration, validation, and production release activities, and collaborate with global colleagues to implement innovative technologies that improve efficiency and reliability across PACCAR engines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle, powertrain, or related industry, including at least two years in a technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership to cross-functional engineering teams and driving resolution of complex technical issues.
• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines, powertrain systems, engine controls, or related vehicle systems.
• Experience supporting engine or vehicle development activities, including testing, calibration, validation, verification, and production release.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical issues that impact engine product development, quality, reliability, and program execution.
• Drive departmental initiatives that improve product quality, engineering efficiency, development processes, and overall technical execution.
• Provide technical guidance for product changes, engine testing methods, data analysis, documentation, and internal reporting.
• Collaborate with global technology teams to evaluate and implement new technologies for North American production.
• Support software development, verification, release, and implementation for PACCAR engine platforms.
• Lead the definition of vehicle development plans, product requirements, and software prototyping strategies to support engine program objectives.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers by promoting technical excellence, teamwork, accountability, and a strong commitment to product quality.
• Support calibration, validation, verification, and release activities for production software and running-change updates across PACCAR engine families.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of PACCAR engine software, emerging industry technologies, emissions regulations, and diagnostic requirements while building strong partnerships across engineering functions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Powertrain knowledge

Engine calibration

Cross-functional collaboration

Testing & validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in mechanical/automotive

Job description

PACCAR Powertrain in Mount Vernon, WA is seeking an experienced Powertrain Technical Lead Engineer to drive engine development and advanced powertrain initiatives within our North American engine families.

Lead cross-functional teams, guide testing, calibration, validation, and production release activities, and collaborate with global colleagues to implement innovative technologies that improve efficiency and reliability across PACCAR engines.