PACCAR Technical Center Hiring for Embedded Vehicle Controllers Test Engineer Job at Mount Vernon, WA Full Time

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

The Embedded Vehicle Controllers Test Engineer develops and executes test plans for electrical/electronic systems on heavy and medium duty semi-trucks. The engineer will find new, innovative, and efficient ways to verify various types of vehicle functionality. The Engineer will coordinate and track coverage of testable requirements, recommend test scope based on risk, verify and document defects. This position communicates with multiple levels of management, customers, and project stakeholders.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts projects of small to large scope with minimal supervision.
• Creates risk analysis on the content of software releases to prioritize testing
• Ensures requirements are covered by automated executable test cases.
• Identifies testing optimization opportunities by leveraging emerging tools and technologies.
• Leads processes improvements through test automation and recommends best test method based on the needs of the test plan.
• Continuously improves capabilities and refines feature sets of existing automation framework
• Tracks expected implementation dates for functions and requirements.
• Manages the application lifecycle database to modify fields and generate reports.
• Manages individual projects of moderate scope from project planning and quoting through execution and reporting.
• Fosters excellent communications.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and productive work relations with other working groups and departments.
• Local travel in the Puget Sound area up to 20%, domestic and international travel up to 5%.Plans, coordinates, and conducts projects of small to moderate scope with minimal supervision
• Ensures requirements are covered by executable test cases while enforcing Spice compliance when applicable
• Recommends best test method (HIL or vehicle) based on engineering judgement and capabilities
• Tracks expected implementation dates for functions and requirements assigned to them
• Tests defects for closure and provide stakeholders with input on customer impact
• Ensures requirements in test scope are reviewed for testability
• Has proficiency in test environment and test execution
• Has proficiency in software quality assurance methodologies
• Fosters excellent communication, establishes and maintains cooperative and productive work relations with other working groups
• Local travel in the Puget Sound area up to 10%, domestic and international travel up to 5%

Qualifications & Skills

• BS Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or applicable field
• Entry Level to 3+ Years of applicable experience in test development and execution
• Familiar with quality assurance methodologies
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively
• Ability to manage personal workload and willingness, flexibility and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands
• Strong presentation skills

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!

Additional Job Board Information

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.