The Development & Validation Test Engineer for Automatic Transmission, Driveline and/or Gear Reducers is responsible for designing, developing, and validating components and systems. The Candidate will work closely with other engineer groups interacting with the transmission, including but not limited to transmission & Driveline hardware, software, calibration, thermal management, engine engineering organizations.
The D&V Test Engineer is also responsible for test execution to ensure functional objectives and durability goals are met. This includes, test planning, Bill-of-material development, test cell setup and debug, test schedule development, root cause analysis of test stoppages throughout the test and finally to lead the test article inspection and report following the end of each test. The engineer will initiate root cause analysis and solution development process if and when test failures are identified.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aero, Electrical or related degree field
- 8 or more years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission/Driveline/Gear Reducer design, development, calibration or controls
- Must have excellent communication and presentation skills as well as experience with basic PC software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
- Candidate must be highly motivated, self-directed, have the ability to manage multiple complex projects, and have a positive attitude.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in Engineering
- Experience in transmission design, development, and testing
- Specific experience with software, calibration, transmission efficiency and/or thermal management is desired
- An understanding of transmission operation and the interaction between gears, clutches, and electrohydraulic components is desired
- Experience with transmission, driveline and/or gear reducer testing procedures, in vehicle or on dynamometer, and other related considerations are also highly valued
