Job Description

This role supports passenger vehicle R&D via the testing/validation of automotive transmissions.

The primary job activities are:

Develop mechanical, performance, and functional requirements for new passenger vehicle transmissions

Investigate and understand the functional requirements (e.g. durability, regulatory, performance) for assigned systems and components

Setup test equipment, collect test results/data, verify test accuracy and completeness, analyze results, summarize findings, present reports, and coordinate with stakeholders to address issues

Develop, write, and issue related engineering specifications as required

Ensure all necessary system/component testing is completed...performing some basic mechanical testing by oneself as needed.

Responsible to ensure assigned systems and components achieve product acceptance for mass production.

Develop all necessary reports, presentations or technical documents to explain and/or make a record of the development process and activities

Support factory, sales, suppliers, etc. as required for product explanations, owner's manual reviews, manufacturing issues, supply concerns, or market complaints

Requirements

Required Experience

2+ years in a mechanical test position within a transportation industry (automotive, heavy truck, off-road vehicles, ag equipment, aerospace, specialty vehicle, etc)

Required Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Required Skills

Proven ability to independently test/validate mechanical systems and components within a transportation application context

Test setup and data acquisition (parameter settings, sensor setup, data collection)

Strong technical communication (English) - both written and oral

Basic hand-on mechanical skills as you will be helping prepare test vehicles, troubleshooting issues, and proposing solutions

Self driven and able to complete tasks independently

Personal time and task management

Benefits

Overtime pay (1x base rate)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance