Software and Electrical Validation Manager

PACCAR; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with up to 5% match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Incentive compensation

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a leader to manage software integration verification/validation activities in an HIL lab and in-lab and on-vehicle testing. The role focuses on electrification of heavy trucks, ADAS, powertrain systems, and operator interfaces, with responsibility for guiding validation teams, budgets, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of project and people leadership in an engineering setting, strong communication skills with senior management, and a track

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of project/process management and leadership including direct supervisory experience.
• Previous technical leadership experience in an engineering environment required
• Experience with portfolio management
• Experience leading and implementing quality initiatives
• Passion for continuous improvement and working with teams
• Experience with project management
• Effective communicator and collaborator in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent time management
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, comfortable presenting to senior managers
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Responsibilities

• Lead teams responsible for verification/validation of vehicle/powertrain functions and electrical system performance.
• Set the direction for the team in alignment with PACCAR development and running business programs initiatives
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in automative and heavy duty trucking technologies
• Create and manage the department budget
• Make hiring decisions
• Present team's work to senior managers
• Evaluate existing processes for vehicle system updates and drive improvements to address gaps
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects to improve vehicle validation speed and accuracy.
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork while also ensuring personal ownership and commitment to product quality
• Work collaboratively with PACCAR division and supplier development, validation and running business teams (actively promote cross-division teamwork)

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Portfolio management

Quality initiatives

Continuous improvement

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Requisition Summary

Seeking a leader to manage software integration verification/validation activities in HIL lab environment and electrical testing both in lab and on-vehicle. Topics include electrification of heavy trucks, advanced driver assistance systems, powertrain systems, and interface controls for vehicle operators. The successful candidate must have experience developing and managing validation engineers, engaging with senior management, and developing and managing department budgets. The position requires a passion for leading a team and maintaining processes while collaborating with stakeholders from the other engineering teams across the organization.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information

The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck and engine divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing.This position is located in beautiful Skagit Valley - Mount Vernon, WA.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Lead teams responsible for verification/validation of vehicle/powertrain functions and electrical system performance.
• Set the direction for the team in alignment with PACCAR development and running business programs initiatives
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in automative and heavy duty trucking technologies
• Create and manage the department budget
• Make hiring decisions
• Present team's work to senior managers
• Evaluate existing processes for vehicle system updates and drive improvements to address gaps
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects to improve vehicle validation speed and accuracy.
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork while also ensuring personal ownership and commitment to product quality
• Work collaboratively with PACCAR division and supplier development, validation and running business teams (actively promote cross-division teamwork)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant project/process management and leadership including direct supervisory experience
• Previous technical leadership experience in an engineering environment required
• Experience with portfolio management
• Experience leading and implementing quality initiatives
• Passion for continuous improvement and working with teams
• Experience with project management
• Effective communicator and collaborator in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent time management
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, comfortable presenting to senior managers
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelors degree in a technical field required, Masters degree preferred.

PACCAR Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off - Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field
• This position includes incentive compensation (IC) of 25%

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Software and Electrical Validation Manager is $109,000 - $191,500 annually. Additionally, this position includes incentive compensation (IC) of 25% . Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.