Transmission & Driveline Development & Validation Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Development & Validation Engineer for Transmission, Driveline & Gear Reducer. This role involves designing and validating systems while collaborating with various engineering groups. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience in transmission and driveline development. Responsibilities include DFMEA development, test management, and supporting product launches. Excellent communication skills and project management abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission/Driveline/Electrified Powertrain.
• Must manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate components and systems.
• Lead root cause analysis for warranty and quality investigations.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

The Development & Validation Engineer for Transmission, Driveline & Gear Reducer is responsible for designing, developing, and validating components and systems and will work closely with other Propulsion System and Vehicle engineering groups which interacting with these systems, including but not limited to transmission, driveline and gear reducer Product Release Center, controls, calibration, thermal management, engine & E-Motor engineering organizations.

The Engineer is also responsible for system level DFMEA development, system requirements definition, DVPR and Test Management execution to ensure functional objectives and durability goals are met. They will participate in post-test reviews including failure analysis, support assembly plant activities to ensure smooth product launches, lead triage investigations to define root cause of problems occurring in development to insure robustness of function, performance, efficiency and driveability of the product. The engineer will also support field warranty and quality investigations, leading the root cause analysis effort as well as contributing to the identification and validation of the optimal solution.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of science degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related degree field


• 5 years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission/Driveline/Electrified Powertrain hardware, calibration or controls development


• 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's degree in Engineering


• Experience in transmission and/or driveline development and validation


• Specific experience with software, calibration, efficiency and/or thermal management


• An understanding of transmission & driveline operation and the interaction between gears, clutches, and electrohydraulic components is desired


• Experience with transmission & driveline testing procedures, in vehicle or on dynamometer, and other related considerations are also highly valued