Axle and Transmission Component Test Engineer

Amentum•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

An Axle and Transmission Development Laboratory (ATDL) Test Engineer is responsible for designing, delivering, and directing test systems to satisfy Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Transmission and Driveline Engineering (TDE) Design Verification requirements in support of all milestones and sign-off requirements. You work hand-in-hand with other engineers, along with test equipment vendors, to support the company's product testing needs. This broad responsibility provides the ability for the engineer to develop and implement a wide product testing skill set.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited school
Strong MS Office suite and computer skills, including fundamentals around application of Excel-VB macro development
Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills; Ability to function as part of a team and work cooperatively toward team goals
Qualified candidates will work well under pressure, demonstrate excellent problem solving and creativity, and be able to quickly evaluate new information and make appropriate decisions.
Ability to develop & deliver business cases and presentations, project documentation to be delivered to upper management.
Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check.
Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers.
Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner.
Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.

Nice To Haves

1+ year experience in lab testing.
An understanding of vehicle driveline system operation including; ICE & Hybrid Electric Vehicles
A working knowledge of data collection and communication systems and their operation, such as: ADACS ATI/ETAS CAN
A working knowledge of instrumentation measurement systems, particularly transducers and their operation – temperature, acceleration, pressure, fluid flow.
The ability to work independently, and with schedule flexibility
Strong analytical, oral, and written skills
LABVIEW or basic computer programming skills a plus
Applied understanding of Measurement Uncertainty, Equipment Calibration, Data Acquisition, Control Systems Fundamentals, SPC, QOS, FMEA, G8D and 6-Sigma skill set or certification.
Experience managing testing at labs including forecasting, maintaining schedules, ensuring quality testing on schedule.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Transmission/Drivetrain Design Verification (DV) testing processes
Develop, procure, and install new test equipment systems to support DV requirements
Operations Operating ATI/ETAS systems
Extracting and analyzing fault codes
Analyzing Transmission calibration and data files
Providing direction to Test Technicians to aid in the performance of DV testing
Translating test request requirements into written test request manuals
Assisting technicians in the day-to-day execution of testing
Leading test site troubleshooting efforts
Working with D&R engineers to develop and refine DV test methods
Facility Planning and Process Development
Optimizing existing test processes and methods to achieve BIC efficiency and quality, including converting existing processes to automated (unmanned) operation
Developing capital test equipment projects
Formulating new testing methods
Authoring specification and statement of work documents
Building financial and business rationale, obtaining cost estimates
Developing project timing plans
Managing test equipment projects, including tracking and managing cost, timing, and equipment installations, and leading activities with equipment vendors and skilled trades
Working with existing test system software to develop test processes and programs to satisfy DV testing needs, following Test Procedures and custom test requirements
Managing test data, including QC'ing of data, and assisting test customers with the delivery and analysis of data
Post test data processing for accurate test results.