Thermal Test Technician: Instrumentation & Data Acquisition

PACCAR; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with up to

Fully funded pension plan

Paid time off: vacation, holidays, and

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSAs and HSAs

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP services

Growth opportunities

Collaborative colleagues

Job summary

PACCAR Technical Center seeks an experienced Technician to support engineering staff and test operations within the Thermal Management Group (TMG). This hands-on role prepares medium- and heavy-duty trucks for lab and field testing, installs instrumentation and data acquisition systems, and operates test equipment under engineering direction.

The position involves installing test vehicles, performing pre-test inspections, and troubleshooting instrumentation issues while maintaining thorough

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

Automotive cooling systems

Microsoft Office proficiency

Independent and collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology, Instrumentation, or related field

Job description

PACCAR Technical Center seeks an experienced Technician to support engineering staff and test operations within the Thermal Management Group (TMG). This hands-on role prepares medium- and heavy-duty trucks for lab and field testing, installs instrumentation and data acquisition systems, and operates test equipment under engineering direction.

The position involves installing test vehicles, performing pre-test inspections, and troubleshooting instrumentation issues while maintaining thorough