ePowertrain Validation Engineer - Global Powetrain Validation

PACCAR · Mount Vernon, WA

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Level: Engineer
Team: Quality
Base pay: $100k–$157k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 7+ years
Industry: Automotive
Posted: 14 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at PACCAR (automotive) in Mount Vernon, WA.

They ask for: 7+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Root cause, FMEA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Base pay: $100k–$157k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Washington: typical posted base $100k–$135k. This one lists $100k–$157k.

Median of the low and high ends of 20 live postings that list pay, out of 29 quality engineer openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 28 other live quality postings in Washington.

Base pay: About 9% above similar roles
Experience asked: More than usual (7+ vs 3+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 97%
Lean 79%
New product launch 55%
AS9100 52%
Six Sigma 48%
Supplier quality 48%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 7+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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This plant: PACCAR in Mount Vernon

2 other open roles at this site.

Engineering Manager - Engine and Aftertreatment Verification · Manufacturing · Manager
Electrical Validation Engineer · Quality

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Responsibilities

◆Lead comprehensive test plan development aligned with powertrain and vehicle programs.
◆Collaborate with engineering, safety and compliance, and testing departments to develop and maintain an accurate DVP&R that mitigates risk and supports powertrain and vehicle program timelines across all truck divisions.
◆Develop validation procedures and test protocols for global test departments.
◆Coordinate validation activities with internal and external test resources to meet timing and quality targets.
◆Support program management with validation budget details, including test equipment.
◆Analyze test results and communicate performance, risks, issues, and recommended actions.
◆Supply metrics and provide written and verbal updates to communicate project updates, risks/gaps of powertrain program timelines and identify opportunities for improvement.
◆Support design reviews, FMEA activities, root cause investigations, and corrective action development.
◆Perform Supplier visits and evaluate/establish test protocols and DVP&R
◆Up to 30% travel (domestic and international)

Qualifications

✓7+ years powertrain, vehicle or related validation or experience is required.
✓Strong understanding of powertrain systems, and product development processes.
✓Prior experience with risk mitigation methods such as DFMEA and DVP&R.
✓Knowledge of durability, reliability, performance, emissions, and environmental testing.
✓Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to deliver technical presentations and written reports to diverse audiences.
✓Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills.
✓Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.

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

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Requisition Summary

The PACCAR Global Powertrain department is developing new electrified components to support applications in the global product offerings under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF, and Leyland brands. This role will collaborate closely with engineering and test departments to develop a comprehensive risk mitigation plan and ensure it is executed in alignment with the program schedule to support market introduction plans. The ideal candidate for this role will gather and communicate validation information, coordinate activities across global test facilities and maintain alignment with multiple vehicle integration programs. This role will also be responsible for reporting progress, participating in problem-solving, and adapting the validation plan to maintain the project schedule and budget.