Axle and Transmission Component Test Engineer

Amentum•Detroit, MI

5d•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. Primary Duties: 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

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
MS Office skills required, 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
Operate ATI/ETAS systems
Extract and analyze fault codes
Analyze Transmission calibration and data files
Provide direction to Test Technicians to aid in the performance of DV testing
Translate test request requirements into written test request manuals
Assist technicians in the day-to-day execution of testing
Lead test site troubleshooting efforts
Work with D&R engineers to develop and refine DV test methods
Optimize existing test processes and methods to achieve BIC efficiency and quality, including converting existing processes to automated (unmanned) operation
Develop capital test equipment projects
Formulate new testing methods
Author specification and statement of work documents
Build financial and business rationale, obtaining cost estimates
Develop project timing plans
Manage test equipment projects, including tracking and managing cost, timing, and equipment installations, and leading activities with equipment vendors and skilled trades
Work with existing test system software to develop test processes and programs to satisfy DV testing needs, following Test Procedures and custom test requirements
Manage 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.