Vehicle Data Analyst

Kenworth Division has an immediate opening for a Vehicle Data Analyst to join our team in Kirkland, WA.

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.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Job Summary

Vehicle Data Analyst works on developing statistical analysis across multiple data sources for improving the performance and operation of PACCAR products. You will collaborate with an international, cross-functional PACCAR team including Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF Engineering, Field Service, Warranty, Manufacturing, PACCAR Parts, Information Technology Division, and the PACCAR Technical Center to create and maintain user interfaces to facilitate user-driven analysis and reports. Your work will positively improve the customer's operation and their support of the product.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Analysis of large data sets generated by vehicle remote diagnostics, customer warranty, and PACCAR Parts.

• Research and development of predictive analysis techniques using statistical-based modeling.

• Proactively identifies and recommends data collection and analysis improvements.

• Creates reports and presents findings to multiple levels of management.

• Develop analytic tools to assist root cause determination.

• Work with internal and external organizations on issue identification, root cause analysis, validation, product release, and field support.

• Utilize Six Sigma skills.

• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications & Skills

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or other relevant field.

• Demonstrated team player with a high level of initiative, follow-through, and flexibility.

• Experience with Tableau is highly desired.

• Experience in high-level programming to analyze data, preferably in MATLAB, Python, .NET, and/or Minitab.

• Visual Studio, Access, SQL, C# experience desirable.

• Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively.

• Self-directed, excellent analysis and technical judgment required.

• Proficiency in presentation skills is required.

• Detail-oriented and high organizational skills.

• Candidate should be willing to make use of engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.

• Familiarity with class 8 vehicles and/or diesel engines is desirable.

Why work for PACCAR?

• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities.

• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields.

• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

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

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 Data Analyst is $75,100 - $112,300 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue

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