Durability Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Durability Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Mount Vernon, WA. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in durability testing, mechanical engineering, and data analysis, along with the ability to support vehicle validation programs from planning through execution.

Rate Range: $55/hour to $70/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Durability Engineer Job Responsibilities Include

• Plan, coordinate, and execute vehicle durability testing programs at the PACCAR Technical Center durability track.
• Manage overall testing activities including scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate vehicle readiness activities and install instrumentation required for test data collection and analysis.
• Facilitate daily operational meetings with durability drivers, technicians, and vehicle operations personnel to support efficient test execution.
• Conduct routine inspections of test vehicles and identify root causes of component or system failures.
• Analyze durability test data and provide engineering recommendations to improve vehicle performance, reliability, and durability.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• 2 years of experience in engineering, test engineering, validation, or related technical roles.
• Strong understanding of:
• Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
• Durability Testing
• Reliability Engineering
• Fatigue Analysis
• Structural Validation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data acquisition systems and vehicle instrumentation.
• Knowledge of heavy-duty truck, commercial vehicle, or automotive systems.
• Experience supporting product validation, reliability, or durability engineering programs.
• Familiarity with engineering test procedures, data collection methodologies, and validation processes.
• Experience working within automotive, transportation, or manufacturing industries.
  
  

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Anuj.Thakur@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $55.00 to $70.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.