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PACCAR Inc. Technical Specialist - Electrical in Mount Vernon, Washington
Requisition Summary Performs testing and developmental work involved with PACCAR products with an emphasis on truck electrical systems and components. Fabricates, operates, maintains, and programs a variety of equipment that evaluates the performance of vehicle electrical components or systems, both on the vehicle and in the lab. Maintains necessary documentation for test work and area operations. Job Functions / Responsibilities Plan, design, build, and install customized electrical/electronic testing solutions for internal customers. Support and maintain equipment used for testing including heavy truck electrical systems. Work with project engineers and other technical staff to support and perform electrical / electronic testing of heavy truck electrical/electronic components and systems. Foster good communication by establishing and maintaining cooperative and productive work relations with all employees. Responsible for informing peers of work progress and problems or opportunities of which they should be aware. Ensures that lab cleanliness is maintained, observes established safety policies, and remains alert for possible safety hazards in own work area as well as work of others. Utilizes appropriate systems for safety knowledge and reviews work for potential safety issues. Required Qualifications/Skills High school graduate supplemented by two years college/approved trade school or equivalent experience Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience. Soldering of through hole components for PCB assembly and prototyping work. Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and systems. Knowledge of data acquisition and analysis systems. Ability to work with schematics and manufacturers specifications. Familiarity with mechanical principles and systems. Direct knowledge and application usage of common electronic laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and data logging equipment. Ability to use appropriate shop equipment and hand tools. Work on and around heavy duty vehicles in tight spaces to perform job requirements. Well organized and accurate with detailed work. Willingness, flexibility, and initiative to respond to shifting time and project demands. Capable of working individually and in group work assignments. Preferred Qualifications/Skills Heavy duty vehicle and/or automotive electrical system familiarity including hybrid or battery electric vehicles Electrical harness assembly from schematic diagrams Data acquisition principles familiarity Heavy duty vehicle diagnostic software tool familiarity and usageAssociate's Degree in a related field * Heavy duty vehicle and/or automotive electrical system familiarity including hybrid or battery electric vehicles * Electrical harness assembly from schematic diagrams * Data acquisition principles familiarity * Heavy duty vehicle diagnostic software tool familiarity and usage 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