We are all puppets on strings being pulled by Mr. Pigott - Engineering Design PACCAR Employee Review

1.0
Feb 25, 2011
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Pros

Close to a Park and Ride. Get to use old computers, feels like a trip down memory lane. Challenging tasks with little resources. Consistent shareholder return. Some awesome coworkers, the ones that still care.

Cons

PACCAR is managed from the top down. Projects are started, implemented and killed by decree from Mr. Pigott. Upper level management ensures these decrees are followed without question, regardless of the laws of physics. Computers that are almost 8 years old. Its a career limiting move to ask for time off without pay or comp time. Reduce project budgets but not scope = workforce putting in free overtime. Unrealistic project implementations. Dress code: shirt & tie. No ear rings, no long hair, no BEARDS, visiting the corporate office, bring your suit. Observing what happens to courageous employees who have spoken up or raised issues with Mr. Pigott/Pigott minions - ensures employees bite tongues rather then suffer a backlash. Pay scales below industry average. No COLA. Company kept H1B visa workers while laying off US workers.

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5.0
May 30, 2026
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Pros

Wonderful internship experience. I truly enjoyed every aspect of the internship, from the people and team culture to the meaningful projects and great location. It was an incredibly positive learning experience, and I would highly recommend working there.

Cons

While the business professional dress code may not be for everyone, I personally didn’t mind it and felt it contributed to the professional environment.

1.0
Apr 15, 2026
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Pros

Not much, if you want a place that's okay with mediocrity, then welcome.

Cons

They blindly follow industry trends not industry standards. We have an initiative to use AI to increase productivity, without a proper plan, without security in mind and lack of general understanding. Consistently understaffed, for example there are teams or parts if teams that have max 4 developer type roles with 36 apps or APIs to support - this has lead to inconsistent code and effort as employees are spread too thin to be able to deliver quality work. Management refuses to take responsibility for issues that arise from being understaffed. Teams are not consistent in what tools and pipelines are used causing even more confusion and delays. Double standards: they don't want to properly promote or give raises to hard workers. Upper management made it clear to direct managers that "meets expectations" was a fine thing to give... To employees doing more than their fair share of work and are doing work outside of their role since they have no one else to do it do to being understaffed.

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