Thermal Management Technician: Truck Test & Instrumentation

PACCAR Inc; Mount Vernon (WA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health/dental/vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

PACCAR Technical Center in Washington state seeks an experienced Thermal Management Technician to support engineering staff and test operations within the Thermal Management Group. The role involves preparing trucks for lab and field testing, installing instrumentation, and operating test equipment under engineering direction.

Responsibilities include installing data acquisition systems, conducting pre-test inspections, maintaining documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of automotive cooling and climate control systems.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage workload and adapt to shifting priorities and project demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and work around vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install test instrumentation on commercial trucks for testing.
• Install and configure data acquisition and monitoring equipment.
• Install test vehicles in the test facility, including dynamometer and data acquisition setup.
• Perform pre-test inspections and channel checks to ensure proper data collection.
• Operate thermal test facility equipment, including engine loading and ambient condition controls, while monitoring truck performance and data acquisition systems.
• Operate engine monitoring software such as ATI and DAVIE.
• Remove and replace test parts during testing.
• Troubleshoot issues affecting the test vehicle or instrumentation.
• Maintain organized project documentation and communicate activity status and issues in a timely manner.
• Perform duties safely and efficiently with minimal supervision after training.
• Support test facility and laboratory maintenance as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes.

Skills

5+ years experience

Cooling systems

MS Office

Independent work

Workload management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Physical ability

Education

Diesel Technology

Automotive Technology

Instrumentation

Job description

PACCAR Technical Center in Washington state seeks an experienced Thermal Management Technician to support engineering staff and test operations within the Thermal Management Group. The role involves preparing trucks for lab and field testing, installing instrumentation, and operating test equipment under engineering direction.

Responsibilities include installing data acquisition systems, conducting pre-test inspections, maintaining documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement of