Mid-Level Transmission Controls Engineer

Onward Technologies Inc; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Transmission Controls Engineer – Intermediate to join our powertrain controls team. You will work with systems, calibration, and hardware groups to define requirements and validate designs across a multi-disciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, DFMEA awareness, and hands-on testing using MATLAB/Simulink and CAN/LIN tools. Collaboration with suppliers and program management is expected for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in automotive powertrain controls development.
• Experience with MATLAB Simulink/Stateflow modeling.
• Experience communicating technical information across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with systems, calibration, and hardware teams to develop requirements.
• Review VF requirements/DBC after releases and create DVPs.
• Lead design change requests and participate in CCB reviews.
• Perform root-cause triage for transmission-related issues and track resolutions.
• Prepare and present slides for Platform and Director meetings.
• Conduct weekly controls meetings to discuss implementations and issues.
• Develop testing/validation plans including in-vehicle and HIL testing.
• Support SBW & TCM_EE section sets in PowerCal management.

Skills

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB Simulink/Stateflow

CAN/LIN protocol tools

ETAS INCA calibration

DFMEA awareness

Job description

Onward Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Transmission Controls Engineer – Intermediate to join our powertrain controls team. You will work with systems, calibration, and hardware groups to define requirements and validate designs across a multi-disciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, DFMEA awareness, and hands-on testing using MATLAB/Simulink and CAN/LIN tools. Collaboration with suppliers and program management is expected for successful project delivery.