Development Engineer

TRG; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering firm in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking an experienced engineer to design and develop components for automatic transmissions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1-3 years of relevant experience. You will be responsible for validating system functionalities, leading test inspections, and engaging with various engineering teams. Onsite presence is mandatory with some local travel required during vehicle testing.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission/Driveline/Gear Reducer design.
• Experience in transmission design and testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and validating components and systems.
• Ensure functional objectives and durability goals are met through testing.
• Lead test article inspection and report after each test.

Skills

Communication and presentation skills

Project management

Self-direction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and validating components and systems
• Work closely with other engineer groups interacting with the transmission, including - but not limited to - transmission and Driveline hardware, software, calibration, thermal management, engine engineering organizations.
• Test execution to ensure functional objectives and durability goals are met - including test planning, Bill-of-material development, test cell setup and debug, test schedule development, root cause analysis of test stoppages throughout the test
• Lead the test article inspection and report following the end of each test
• Initiate root cause analysis and solution development process in the case of test failures are identified

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
• 1-3 years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission/Driveline/Gear Reducer design, development, calibration or controls
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with PC software - Microsoft Office
• Highly motivated, self-directed, have the ability to manage multiple complex projects and have a positive attitude

Preferred Requirements

• Masters 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

Work Environment

• 100% Onsite in Auburn Hills, MI
• Some local travel for vehicle testing
• Driving a company vehicle is required