PACCAR

Thermal Management Technician

PACCAR  •  $81k - $121k/yr  •  Mount Vernon, WA (Onsite)  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

Requisition Summary

PACCAR Technical Center is seeking an experienced Technician to support engineering staff and test operations within the Thermal Management Group (TMG). This hands-on role involves preparing medium- and heavy-duty trucks for laboratory and field testing, installing instrumentation and data acquisition systems, operating test equipment under engineering direction, and supporting thermal systems evaluations.

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, 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.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

  • Prepare and install test instrumentation on commercial trucks for testing.
  • Install and configure data acquisition and monitoring equipment.
  • Install test vehicles in the test facility, including dynamometer and data acquisition setup.
  • Perform pre-test inspections and channel checks to ensure proper data collection.
  • Operate thermal test facility equipment, including engine loading and ambient condition controls, while monitoring truck performance and data acquisition systems.
  • Operate engine monitoring software such as ATI and DAVIE.
  • Remove and replace test parts during testing.
  • Troubleshoot issues affecting the test vehicle or instrumentation.
  • Maintain organized project documentation and communicate activity status and issues in a timely manner.
  • Perform duties safely and efficiently with minimal supervision after training.
  • Support test facility and laboratory maintenance as needed.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Working knowledge of automotive cooling and climate control systems.
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage workload and adapt to shifting priorities and project demands.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment and work around vehicles.

Education

Associate degree in Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology, Instrumentation, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on 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 “TMG Technician" is $80,800 - $120,800 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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