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PACCAR Inc. Current Production Engineer in Mount Vernon, Washington
The Product Engineer focused on PACCAR engines will work at the PACCAR Technical Center in Mount Vernon, Washington. We are looking for an ambitious individual who will thrive in a high-performance team supporting world-class products. Job Functions / Responsibilities Identify, analyze, define, and communicate service issues for solution development Act as a technical liaison between the PACCAR field organization and Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing organizations Support root cause identification of internal combustion engine and component failures through in-depth data analysis and testing Guide the engine disassembly, inspection, and measurement processes to determine the root cause of engine and component failures Track and communicate solution development and implementation Support solution validation planning and execution Provide direction and technical guidance to field service personnel Provide on-site customer support as required Provide advanced troubleshooting support for engine and aftertreatment systems Leverage outside resources and work cross-functionally with other groups to solve customer engine and aftertreatment system issues as they aris Effectively communicate with dealership personnel, field service, and other experts Consult with subject matter experts to establish detailed information needed for problem resolution Qualifications 3+ years of relevant work experience in heavy-duty diesel engine design, testing or field service Competency in fatigue wear mechanisms and analysis Experience interacting with and interpreting large datasets Statistical methods and applications to engineer problems Understand diesel engine and aftertreatment design and operation Self-directed, excellent analysis skills and engineering judgment required Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively Organized and disciplined with ability to manage workload and project demands Understanding of problem-solving process and six-sigma tools MS Office, Matlab, Minitab or equivalent statistical software package proficiency Ability to travel up to 10%. Education BS in Mechanical Engineering or other appropriate field required, MS preferred. 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. The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winch divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington. 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! PACCAR Benefits As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including: 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 (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time Tuition reimbursement for continued education Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)<