Materials Engineer
US$104,000 – US$163,000 / yr base salary
Posted 18 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Materials Engineer - Fluids and Analytical Chemistry”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$104,000 – US$163,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyAppropriate field
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's or higher
Requisition Summary
The highly motivated Materials Engineer will focus on supporting powertrain fluids and analytical chemistry testing at the PACCAR Technical Center in Mount Vernon, Washington. The candidate must be a detail-oriented, initiative driven individual who will thrive in a dynamic testing and evaluation environment. The candidate must be able to operate independently and collaborate effectively with others while accommodating shifting priorities.
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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines 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
Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Support powertrain fluid analysis and technical recommendations
- Technical lead on analytical testing techniques for in-house laboratory and third-party testing of organic and inorganic materials.
- Complete materials testing, document results, and summarize findings in formal reporting structure.
- Root cause analysis
- Support PACCAR standards development
- Project management and test sampling plan development
- Concisely convey testing conclusions to a wide range of organizational stakeholders
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
- Familiarity with the chemical composition of fuels, oils, and coolants used in powertrain systems.
- Familiarity with petroleum product industry standard test specifications
- Experience with analytical testing techniques used to evaluate fuels, oils and coolants
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-directed, excellent analysis and technical judgement skills required
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technically oriented individuals