Senior Controls System Delivery Engineer

allisontransmission; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA contribution

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability insurance

401K match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking a driven professional to support the Controls System Product Team with change management, software/calibration releases, and hardware integration. You will coordinate, document, and execute delivery for multiple generations of transmission controls, while advancing CDS/ACCT and data integrity.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years in related fields, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on quality improvements and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office.
• Analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead projects to meet cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Experience with embedded controls software development, validation, and production release.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally on strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate change management and document transmission configuration changes for software/calibration and hardware components.
• Manage software & calibration releases across product families for multiple generations.
• Lead the Calibration Delivery System (CDS) and Allison Calibration Configuration Tool (ACCT) initiatives.
• Provide end-user support and troubleshooting for CDS/ACCT and related tools.
• Write and optimize SQL queries and manage data with SQL Server Management Studio.

Skills

Change management

SQL queries

Release management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/CS or equivalent

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

Microsoft Office

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

Primary Purpose of Role: Responsible for support of the Controls System Product Team change management activities around the implementation of transmission software & calibration production releases and controls hardware components. This role focuses on planning, defining, prioritizing and delivery of product quality improvements, cost reductions, and new features, that enable Allison Transmission controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate change management ensuring process adherence and accurate documentation for transmission configuration changes for both software/calibration and hardware components Perform assigned pre-implementation and post-implementation activities to accurately release drawings and bill of material changes
• Manage the methods, processes, and technical implementation of transmission software & calibration production and delivery for both production and aftermarket Management of all software & calibration releases across all product families in support of 4th, 5th, & 6th generation controls
• Team Leader to develop new and innovative means to deliver transmission software & calibration for Allison's future production offerings Support and validate updates/modifications to calibration delivery systems driven by regulations that require calibration restrictions and/or management through OEM
• Business Lead for Calibration Delivery System (CDS) and Allison Calibration Configuration Tool (ACCT) Maintain and optimize Allison's internal and customer-facing tools which configure and distribute transmission software & calibrations
• Ownership of CDS and Allison Calibration Configuration Tool
• Ownership of/Provide end-user support/troubleshooting for VCP/VEPS
• Complete user acceptance testing for enhancement and improvements to Calibration Delivery Systems
• Support database management of CDS/ACCT using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Writing and optimizing complex SQL queries for data retrieval and analysis
• Collaborate with IT professionals to ensure accuracy and reliability of data within the database
• Provide functional specifications and user acceptance testing for enhancements and improvements to change management system
• Ensure timely delivery of multiple software releases and hardware component changes across several platforms each year
• Document and maintain key business knowledge of calibration delivery, industry standards, and state of the art methods
• Develop and track program timelines across multiple programs simultaneously

Key Performance Measures

Thorough and organized documentation Cross functional teams support Appropriate decision making and risk analysis

Competencies and Behaviors

Drive: Self-starter with an inner drive to continuously improve the product & process Influencing: Proficiency in working with cross functional teams to lead & influence changes to process & business systems Ownership: Takes responsibility for projects/program success Teamwork: Very effective, frequently leads Customer support: Excellent

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience Strong Computer Skills - MS Office Strong analytical ability with outstanding problem-solving skills Ability to lead projects to meet cost, quality, and schedule requirements Basic understanding of embedded controls software development, validation, and production release Experience finding and creating solutions independently with limited information to deliver a positive outcome Experience collaborating and working cross functionally on strategic company initiatives

Experience

5+ years of engineering experience in a rel