Associate Technician, VE+ET Test Engineering

Allison Transmission; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with generous Company match &

Accrued Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

Tuition assistance program

Employer HSA contribution

Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking an Associate Technician, VE+ET Test Engineering, to support planning, coordination, and execution of test programs. You will assist in test setup, instrumentation, operation, and data communication for analysis and reporting.

You will work closely with Test Engineers, maintain calibration procedures, and help improve test-cell organization, safety, and data accuracy while developing hands-on skills in test systems and vehicle-related testing.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an engineering technician role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with computer operation, including Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and carrying out test engineering tasks and basic component replacements.
• Perform test bench and test cell setups following engineering instructions.
• Troubleshoot vehicle-level test system issues and data acquisition faults.
• Install sensors and instrumentation, calibrate as required for accurate data.
• Record work details and communicate results to engineers and supervisors.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

MS Office proficiency

Hands-on mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Strong communication

Education

Vocational or technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering Technology / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

DAQ equipment

CAN interface

Instrumentation setup

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program

Job Description

As an Associate Technician, VE+ET Test Engineering, you will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of test programs. You will also contribute by assisting in test setup, instrumentation, operation, and equipment maintenance while working closely with Test Engineers and other Technicians to prepare and communicate test data for analysis and reporting. You will be expected to have a technical understanding of test systems, instrumentation and data collection setup. In this role, you will be a valuable part of the team by:

Role Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and carrying out test engineering tasks, including basic component replacements, assembly conversions, and fabrication activities that support integrating test items into development projects.
• Perform test bench and test cell setups by installing system components, mounting hardware, routing cables, and connecting data acquisition (DAQ) equipment according to established engineering instructions.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving vehicle‑level test system issues, including DAQ faults, CAN communication problems, EFM/Fueltron/Emissions Bench measurement issues, and other Facility‑related faults
• Install essential sensors, measurement devices, and instrumentation required for test programs while following defined calibration procedures to ensure accurate data collection.
• Operate test sequences as directed in the engineering plan, checking data accuracy across communication channels, load systems, fluid/energy flows, and environmental conditions.
• Carry out routine service tasks, basic unit maintenance, and scheduled preventive upkeep on test equipment.
• Participate in efforts to maintain facility cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Record details of work performed, observations, and equipment information while collaborating with engineers, supervisors, and team members during test activities.
• Serve as a professional, customer‑facing representative for the VE+ET during external customer test programs, demonstrating reliable communication, accurate reporting of vehicle test status and results, and high standards of conduct within the test cell and facility.
• Participate in VE+ET facility improvement initiatives focused on reducing vehicle changeover time, improving dyno/test cell cleanliness and readiness, optimizing instrumentation setup, and enhancing test‑cell organization and safety
• Perform additional VE+ET duties as assigned, including supporting customer testing, special test requests, and emergent vehicle/test cell issues

Education Requirements

• Vocational or technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience

Education Preferred

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Technology

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• 0-2 years of experience in an engineering technician role
• Proficient in both oral and written business communication
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude
• Proficiency with computer operation, including Microsoft Office tools
• Desire to work in a “hands‑on” environment
• Ability to operate large commercial vehicles in a controlled environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred

• Experience in laboratory test environment
• Experience configuring instrumentation/data collection
• Knowledge of automatic transmissions and/or electric vehicle propulsion systems
• Programming in C-based languages
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Equal Opportunity

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Employment with Allison Transmission, Inc. is voluntary and is subject to termination by the employee or Allison Transmission, Inc. at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. This document is not a contract of employment.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [e-mail].

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Allison is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial‑duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense.

Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.