PACCAR

Data Systems Instrumentation Technician

PACCAR  •  $71k - $106k/yr  •  Mount Vernon, WA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Requisition Summary

The Data Systems Instrumentation technician’s primary duties are to install data acquisition equipment on PACCAR Medium and Heavy-Duty semi-truck test vehicles. The Data Systems technician will work under the direction of engineers and senior technicians to install various electronic transduces and data acquisition equipment in accordance with test objectives and established procedures. The Data Systems technician will be responsible for collecting test track data, field-testing data, ensuring data quality, and providing it for engineering analysis. The Data Systems technician will operate and manage the data acquisition equipment used by PACCAR and be responsible for keeping test-related documentation accurate and up to date.

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.

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!

Division Information

The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck and engine 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.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

  • Specify, procure, and Install transducers and data acquisition equipment
  • Configure and operate data acquisition test control software
  • Operate heavy duty trucks on test track
  • Prepare data for analysis
  • Perform calibration of accelerometers, pressure sensors and analog devices.
  • Maintain calibration database and other documentation
  • Develop and maintain written process documentation.
  • Foster effective communication and cooperative work relationships with other departments.
  • Inform managers, peers and internal customers of work progress and issues.
  • Flexible and willing to adapt to changing duties, activities, and priorities.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience in field test data collection
  • Strong computer skills using Microsoft office products.
  • Strong mathematical skills, basic knowledge of electronics
  • Strong Understanding of Metrology Calibration procedures
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic electronic circuits.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to operate Heavy Duty Vehicles (CDL not required, training provided)

Education

AA Degree in related Technology or equivalent work experience.

Paccar Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

  • Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
  • 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 program
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
  • Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
  • Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Data Systems Instrumentation Technician is $70,500 - $105,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR

About PACCAR

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. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company builds premium commercial vehicles for sale in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia and for export throughout the world. Peterbilt Motors also designs, manufactures and distributes premium commercial vehicles in the US and Canada. DAF Trucks manufactures trucks in the Netherlands, Belgium, Brasil and the United Kingdom for sale throughout Western and Eastern Europe, and export to Asia, Africa, North and South America.

PACCAR Parts operates a network of parts distribution centers offering aftermarket support to Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF dealers and customers around the world. Aftermarket support includes customer call centers operating 24 hours a day throughout the year and technologically advanced systems to enhance inventory control and expedite order processing.

PACCAR Financial Services provides finance, lease and insurance services to dealers and customers in more than 100 countries including a portfolio of more than 175,000 trucks and trailers and total assets in excess of $12 billion. The group includes PACCAR Leasing, a major full-service truck leasing company in North America, with a fleet of over 39,000 vehicles.

Environmental responsibility is one of PACCAR’s core values. The company regularly develops new programs to help protect and preserve the environment and PACCAR has established ambitious goals to further reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency in its truck models.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, WA
Year Founded
Unknown
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