Paccar - Mount Vernon, WA
posted about 2 months ago
The Electrical Validation Engineer at PACCAR will be responsible for managing validation projects for vehicle electrical components and systems. This role involves defining test requirements, designing and constructing lab test setups, and documenting results. The successful candidate will communicate with various levels of management, external suppliers, customers, and project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met. The position requires a proactive approach to project management, with the engineer expected to plan, coordinate, and conduct projects of moderate scope with minimal supervision. In this role, the engineer will analyze project requests, discuss requirements with requestors, and formulate preliminary project plans, budgets, and schedules. They will design fixtures and specify instrumentation, equipment, and data requirements necessary for testing. The engineer will also assemble the resources required for testing and work to resolve any resource conflicts that may arise. Participation in the setup of tests is crucial, ensuring that test equipment and instrumentation meet specified requirements and performing preliminary data checks. Data collection and analysis are key components of this position, and the engineer will be responsible for writing reports that incorporate results, conclusions, and recommendations. The role may involve undertaking larger projects with appropriate supervision and taking responsibility for major program activities. The engineer will also be expected to develop and improve test methodologies and may present results of tests or investigative projects to divisions or management personnel. Establishing and maintaining cooperative and productive work relations with all other departments is essential, as is effective communication regarding work progress, support, problems, scheduling conflicts, or opportunities.