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Materials Engineer - Fluids and Analytical Chemistry
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What they do
An Analytical Chemist studies the chemical components of materials in a mixture or sample, to identify the components and quantify them. May work to develop new pharmaceutical products or provide quality control or toxicology testing for products.
$92,367 / year median in Washington
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Materials Engineer - Fluids and Analytical Chemistry PACCAR paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Washington, Mount Vernon Aug 20, 2026 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 andalso 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
Ability to build constructive relationships with suppliers and industry partnerships
Strong PC skills - Microsoft applications
Basic statistics
Proactively addresses process issues and continuous improvement opportunities
Ability to travel 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with chemical analysis techniques including Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), combustion infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), gas chromatography (GC), mass spectroscopy (MS), wet chemistry and governing industry standard test methods
Experience with extraction and analysis of pre-combusted petroleum deposits and post-combustions colloidal products
Experience evaluating typical suite of used fluids test results (i.e. oil/coolant) and interpret impact to overall lubrication or coolant system health
Ability to leverage knowledge of analytical fluids testing as a means of providing input to fluid related root cause analysis investigations
Familiarity with commercial vehicles use cases and heavy-duty fuel, coolant, and lubrication subsystems.
Ability to learn new techniques quickly
Experience with Design of Experiments
Strong technical writing skills
Education Bachelor's degree in appropriate field, advanced degree preferred Paccar Benefits As a