Performance Test Engineer jobs in Paris, MS

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:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the implementation, monitoring, improvement, and support of new and existing processes in their area of focus.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Creates efficient test practices that adheres to a dynamic development environment
• Recommends and implements improved testing strategies, hardware design upgrades, and orchestrates software upgrades
• Develops and Maintains area Standard Work and provides technical guidance to shop personnel
• Maintains and Documents Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the test area
• Analyzes and interprets test results and works with cross functional team to develop 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
• 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 and skills

• BS degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering required (computer or electrical preferred)
• At least one (1) - two (2) years of Automotive Manufacturing Experience required
• Two (2) to three (3) years' experience with engine testing hardware and software desired
• Demonstrated knowledge of combustion engine maintenance, design, and test required

• Understanding of software, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems required
• Understanding of instrumentation techniques for test systems (temperature, flow, torque, and pressure sensors)
• Requires project management skills
• Ability to write VBA macros or 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 required

• Experience with MS Office suite needed
• Experience with python, SQL, and matlab preferred

Additional Job Board Information

STRONG INTERNAL CANDIDATE

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from the 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 plan options for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• 401(k) with a 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.

General Description of any Other Compensation

*This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.