Senior Engineer – Transmission & Driveline Development & Validation

Stellantisfinancialservices; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantisfinancialservices is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer for Transmission & Driveline Development & Validation in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and validating automatic transmission systems, requiring 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, and be skilled in communication, project management, and analysis of test data. A Bachelor's in relevant engineering fields is required, while a Master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission/Driveline/Gear Reducer design.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and validation activities for transmission and driveline systems.
• Design components to meet performance, durability, and functional requirements.
• Plan and execute validation testing and generate reports.

Skills

Powertrain engineering

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer – Transmission & Driveline Development & Validation to join our engineering team. This role is responsible for the design, development, testing, and validation of automatic transmission, driveline, and gear reducer systems. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in powertrain engineering and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on delivering high-quality vehicle performance and durability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and validation activities for transmission, driveline, and gear reducer systems
• Design and develop components aligned to performance, durability, and functional requirements
• Plan and execute validation testing, including test plans, bill of materials (BOM), and test schedules
• Support test cell setup, instrumentation, debugging, and execution of validation programs
• Perform root cause analysis of test issues, failures, and stoppages; drive corrective actions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, calibration, thermal management, and engine engineering teams
• Analyze test data and generate validation reports with actionable recommendations
• Lead post-test inspection activities and documentation of results
• Manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables effectively

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related degree field
• 5 or more years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission/Driveline/Gear Reducer design, development, calibration or controls
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills as well as experience with basic PC software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
• Candidate must be highly motivated, self-directed, have the ability to manage multiple complex projects, and have a positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Degree in Engineering