Senior Automotive Transmission Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Minnesota seeks a Transmission Specialist to evaluate and develop advanced transmission technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience with CVT, DCT, and torque-converter systems, as well as the ability to establish performance metrics. Responsibilities include developing test plans and collaborating with suppliers to ensure alignment with performance targets. Join us in driving innovation in transmission development.

Qualifications

• Experience with CVT, DCT, and torque-converter automatic transmission systems.
• Ability to create objective performance metrics that align with subjective evaluations.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of powertrain and driveline systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop transmission technologies.
• Establish objective performance targets based on evaluations.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for technology evaluation.

Skills

Experience with CVT, DCT, and torque-converter automatic transmission systems

Ability to create objective performance metrics

Strong analytical skills

Experience with powersports vehicles

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop transmission technologies, including:
• Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT)
• Dual-Clutch Transmissions (DCT)
• Torque-Converter Automatic Transmissions
• Establish objective performance targets that correlate to subjective driver and evaluator feedback.
• Develop comprehensive test plans to support technology evaluations and performance verification.
• Assist CFMOTO in reviewing, comparing, and validating transmission supplier solutions to ensure alignment with performance, durability, and drivability targets.
• Work with vehicle integration teams to ensure transmission systems meet overall vehicle development goals.
• Identify opportunities for transmission optimization, calibration improvements, and performance enhancements.
• Support prototype evaluations and data-driven decision-making throughout the development cycle.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with CVT, DCT, and torque-converter automatic transmission systems.
• Proven ability to create objective performance metrics that correlate with subjective evaluations (NVH, shift feel, drivability, launch behavior, etc.).
• Background in developing testing methodologies, test plans, and performance evaluation frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of powertrain and driveline systems.
• Experience collaborating with transmission suppliers and evaluating their technical solutions.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with powersports vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, or off-road 4WD systems.
• Familiarity with calibration development, durability testing, or control system integration.
• Ability to document engineering processes and define best practices for transmission development.