Manufacturing Engineer - Engine Test Specialist SG 25 1
PACCAR · Columbus, MS
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at PACCAR (automotive) in Columbus, MS. A desire to engage in hands-on work when assisting in installation or diagnoses of test equipment.
- They ask for
- 50+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Mississippi: typical posted base $80k–$112k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 20 manufacturing engineer openings in Mississippi, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 19 other live manufacturing postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 10+)
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 60%
- Team leadership 45%
- New product launch 35%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 30%
- Root cause 30%
- AutoCAD 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: PACCAR in Columbus
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Full description from PACCARAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Creates efficient test practices that adheres to a dynamic development environment
- ◆Recommends and implements improved testing strategies
- ◆Develops and Maintains area Standard Work and provides technical guidance and training to shop personnel
- ◆Documents Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the test area and insures that a safe work environment is maintained
- ◆Analyzes and interprets test results and works in a cross functional team to develop to address required improvements
- ◆Works with production associates to maintain a high level of up-time from test equipment and leads efforts to solve problems to improve First Time Yield
- ◆Drives upgrade projects to enhance system performance for improved measurement and increase throughput
- ◆Supports design of new test fixtures and protocols for new engine products.
- ◆Schedules, analyzes, and reports compliance testing ensuring performance to design
- ◆Provides technical guidance in support of Engine Diagnostics and Test Cell required Maintenance
Qualifications
& Skills
- ✓BS degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience required.
- ✓Four (4) plus years of experience with engine testing hardware and software required.
- ✓Demonstrated knowledge/experience with diesel engine maintenance, design, and test required.
- ✓Understand of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems required.
- ✓Understanding of instrumentation techniques for test systems (temperature, flow, torque, and pressure sensors) required.
- ✓Requires project management skills.
- ✓Ability to write Excel VBA macros/scripts for programming test cells required.
- ✓Technical writing skills desired.
- ✓Design/drafting utilizing 3-D CAD solid modeling tools (Pro/Engineer preferred) a plus.
- ✓A desire to engage in hands-on work when assisting in installation or diagnoses of test equipment.
- ✓Experience with MS Office suite needed.
PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. Salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- ✓Medical, Dental and Vision plans options for you and your family options.
- ✓Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
- ✓401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
- ✓A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
- ✓Tuition reimbursement program.
- ✓Paid short-and long-term disability programs.
- ✓Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- ✓EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.
- ✓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.
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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 high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes 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!
Paccar engine company
PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi produces the best-in-class, state-of-the-art MX engines that power Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR MX engines bring a new level of innovation through quality, exceptional reliability, and proven performance. In more than 50 years, PACCAR has delivered over one million engines globally, providing innovative solutions and an unwavering commitment to superior performance. Join our best-in-class team today through the following opportunity:
Requisition Summary
Works with Product Engineering at the PACCAR Technical Center, DAF, and the PACCAR Engine Company to analyze data relating to engine performance and trends. Uses this data to make modifications to test equipment to insure product is compliant to set limits.
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