(1116521) Drivetrain Development & Test Engineer

Diversified Services Network, Inc.•Peoria, IL

2d•$54,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Drivetrain Development & Test Engineer to support transmission and axle component development, testing, data reduction, and engineering recommendations for new product introduction (NPI) and continuous product improvement (CPI) projects. This onsite, early-career role combines hands-on hardware work with data analysis at a technical center dedicated to drivetrain development and testing. The engineer will work with a local team of design, analysis, analytics, and test/development engineers, collaborating on global projects with design and development engineers and internal and third-party test labs worldwide. Work is split roughly 50/50 between the office and shop floor. The role may involve occasional local travel to production and proving ground facilities and support for design and procurement projects. Personal protective equipment, such as safety boots and glasses, is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical engineering discipline.
0–2 years of experience; internships count toward experience.
Relevant experience or background in test, development, controls development, project, or design engineering.
Hands-on hardware and instrumentation inspection to diagnose component failure modes and confirm instrumentation is functioning properly.
Strong application of engineering fundamentals to problem-solving.
Proficiency with measurement instruments, including micrometers and surface profilometers.
Ability to set up data acquisition systems and data recording.
Data reduction and analysis skills.
Technical report writing, including concise summaries.
Ability to research historical lessons learned efficiently to identify trends and comparisons.
Self-starter able to work independently, proactively identify project and test needs, and own execution and reporting.
Proficient communicator and collaborative team member.
Comfort communicating with clients by email, text, phone, and other methods.
Persistent follow-up with internal and external team members to keep projects moving efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Advanced data reduction skills, including digital filtering, plotting, and engineering analysis.
Ability to strengthen collaboration across the group as a team builder.

Responsibilities

Support test execution, inspection, and analysis, and provide engineering conclusions and recommendations based on results.
Perform pre-test and post-test hardware evaluations.
Verify instrumentation and data collection at the start of testing and throughout the test.
Support project and test planning and budgeting with internal and external clients.
Develop and improve test methods, analysis standards, and safe job procedures, adapting tests based on findings.
Support ISO 17025 requirements for laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Collaborate with design and analytics engineers around the globe to develop test plans and process test data.