Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Support product development and design teams with technical consulting and NVH expertise.
• Provide technical leadership developing truck products focused on customer comfort and satisfaction in the areas of vibration, interior and pass-by noise, and buzz squeak rattle (BSR). 
• Develop project plans that define test deliverables, scope of activities, labor and material costs, and schedules.
• Manage execution of multiple projects and their subsystem or vehicle-level tests to deliver results on time and within budget, coordinating resources and working closely with support groups.
• Analyze complex data to form accurate conclusions.
• Communicate test results stating clear recommendations and proposals to design teams and engineering management. 
• Publish technical project reports to document test scope, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Continually improve the processes used to guide engineering decisions, while striving to increase test efficiency and data quality.
• Support related technical groups in the development of new vehicle technologies, including autonomous driving features, battery electric and alternative fuel vehicles, etc.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience with a strong background in NVH principles such as acoustics, sound quality metrics, and modal dynamics for motor vehicles.
• Experience with compliance type testing such as pass-by noise to meet regulatory requirements.
• Experience with setup of cab interior and chassis NVH measurements for conducting vehicle-level and subsystem testing.
• Experience in conducting Buzz Squeak Rattle (BSR) subjective evaluations on full vehicles and subsystems using road/track and laboratory shake testing.
• Basic knowledge of experimental modal testing and Operational Deflection Shape (ODS) analysis for understanding of resonant and dynamic responses.
• Knowledge of NVH instrumentation with test sensors including accelerometers, microphones, shakers, and modal impact hammers.
• Familiarity with NVH test equipment, data processing techniques, and analysis software such as Siemens LMS Testlab, HEAD Acoustics, B & K Pulse, or Dewesoft systems.
• Effective analysis and project management skills and excellent engineering judgment. 
• Effective communication, administration and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage personal workload, demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and the willingness to respond to shifting timelines and project demands.

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred, or BS with relevant work experience.

PACCAR Benefits

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

• 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 (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time 

• 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 programs

• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. 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 the Vehicle Performance Engineer - NVH is $110,600 - $173,000 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

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