Design & Release/Development & Validation Engineers (DVE) for Automatic Transmissions, Drivelines and Gear Reducers

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Design & Release Engineers (DRE) and Development & Validation Engineers (DVE) for Automatic Transmissions, Drivelines and Gear Reducers is responsible for designing, developing, and validating components and systems. Work closely with other engineer groups interacting with the transmission, including - but not limited to - transmission hardware, software, calibration, thermal management, engine, driveline engineering organizations. The candidate will be responsible for test execution to ensure functional objectives and durability goals are met. This includes, test planning, Bill-of-material development, test cell setup and debug, test schedule development, root cause analysis of test stoppages throughout the test and finally to lead the test article inspection and report following the end of each test. The test engineer will initiate root cause analysis and solution development process if and when test failures are identified.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical or related degree field.
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission hardware design, driveline design, or hardware validation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with basic PC software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree in Engineering.
• Experience in transmission design, development, and testing.
• DFSS Green Belt.
• Calibration or controls development preferred for DVE opportunities.
• Specific experience with software, calibration, transmission efficiency, and/or thermal management.
• Understanding of transmission operation and the interaction between gears, clutches, and electrohydraulic components.
• Experience with transmission testing procedures, in vehicle or on dynamometer.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate components and systems for automatic transmissions, drivelines, and gear reducers.
• Work closely with other engineering groups interacting with transmission hardware, software, calibration, and thermal management.
• Execute tests to ensure functional objectives and durability goals are met.
• Plan tests and develop Bill-of-materials.
• Set up and debug test cells.
• Develop test schedules.
• Conduct root cause analysis of test stoppages.
• Lead test article inspection and reporting after each test.
• Initiate root cause analysis and solution development for identified test failures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree