Transmission Controls Engineer - Intermediate - 899

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

Transmission Controls Engineer - Intermediate - 899

Title: Transmission Controls Engineer – Intermediate - 899

Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan

Responsibilities: The Transmission Controls Engineer – Intermediate will include the following responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Work with systems, calibration & hardware teams to develop requirements
• Review VF requirements/DBC after 1A/2A releases
• Create Design Change Requests and review them in the Change Controls Board (CCB)
• Conduct all transmission related issue root cause triage, tracking and resolution process
• Work with TMS team to create and present slides for Platform Meetings, Director’s Review Meetings and other management meetings
• Conduct weekly controls meetings to discuss implementation of controls topics and resolution of controls related issues
• Create DVP’s and conduct testing/validation for new features and issue fixes. This involves in-vehicle and HIL testing
• Support with PowerCal management for SBW & TCM_EE section sets

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or other related Engineering degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive powertrain (engine, transmission, driveline) controls development
• Experience in MATLAB Simulink/Stateflow modeling
• Experience in reviewing and communicating technical information
• Experience working with cross functional teams (e.g. transmission calibration, program management, supplier partners)
• Able to work in team environment, and be self-motivated to make plans and take action with minimal direction
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with communication protocols (CAN, LIN, etc.) and associated development tools
• Ability to read electrical/electronic schematics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or other related Engineering degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive powertrain (engine, transmission, driveline) controls development
• Experience with ETAS calibration development toolchain (INCA, MDA)
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS or similar requirements management application
• Experience with IBM Rational Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for software content, issue, and release management
• Experience with CAN network architecture and Vector CAN tool suite (CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape)
• Experience with DFMEA creation, ability to lead/participate in DFMEA reviews
• Familiarity with INCOSE/Requirement writing standard
• During interviews, manager would like the candidate to bring in samples of writing skills/specifications.
• MUST HAVE excellent communication skills

Onward Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Aff… We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits promotions, training, termination or any other condition of employment or career development. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected status.