Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) - Design and Integration Engineer

$84,000 - $131,700/Yr

Paccar - Mount Vernon, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Mount Vernon, WA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Design and Integration Engineer at PACCAR plays a crucial role in specifying and developing test equipment and models that are essential for verifying embedded vehicle controllers. This position is integral to the testing process, working closely with test engineers and developers to design and coordinate the necessary test equipment and benches that simulate vehicle systems. The engineer will be involved in the entire design and development process, from initial concept through to implementation, while identifying any technological risks or limitations that may arise. The role requires the development of innovative solutions to meet testing needs, as well as the compilation of comprehensive design documentation. Additionally, the engineer will coordinate development and build tasks across various groups, ensuring effective communication with multiple levels of management, external suppliers, customers, and project stakeholders. In this position, the engineer will plan, coordinate, and conduct projects of varying scope with minimal supervision. They will be responsible for developing creative solutions to engineering test problems, ensuring that bench capabilities are sufficient for test engineers to execute their test cases against established requirements. The engineer will recommend the best testing methods based on the specific needs of the test engineers and will track implementation dates for projects to align with overall project goals. Furthermore, they will manage the application lifecycle database, modifying fields and generating reports as necessary, while also managing individual projects from planning and quoting through to execution and reporting. Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with other departments and groups is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts projects of small to large scope with minimal supervision.
• Develops creative solutions to engineering test problems with minimal and ambiguous sources of information.
• Ensures bench capabilities enable test engineers to execute test cases against requirements.
• Recommends best test methods based on the needs of the test engineers.
• Tracks expected implementation dates for projects and aligns them with project goals.
• 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.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or applicable field.
• 5 Years of progressive experience in test development and execution for automotive or heavy truck software applications, with a strong background in test process and design.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and coordinate between various suppliers, vendors, and internal divisions to accomplish team goals.
• Familiarity with SQL, dSpace Scalexio hardware set, dSpace Control Desk, Python, Matlab, Simulink.
• Experience with automotive or commercial vehicle networks, such as CAN, SAE J1939 and LIN preferred.
• Experience with electronic hardware design and integration with dissimilar systems.
• 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.
• Experience with ISO26262, aSpice, Six Sigma and DFSS methods is a strong plus.
• Strong presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ISO26262, aSpice, Six Sigma and DFSS methods is a strong plus.

Benefits

• 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)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more