Senior Controls System Delivery Engineer

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Responsible for support of the Controls System Product Team change management activities around the implementation of transmission software & calibration production releases and controls hardware components. This role focuses on planning, defining, prioritizing and delivery of product quality improvements, cost reductions, and new features, that enable Allison Transmission controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Strong Computer Skills – MS Office
Strong analytical ability with outstanding problem-solving skills
Ability to lead projects to meet cost, quality, and schedule requirements
Basic understanding of embedded controls software development, validation, and production release
Experience finding and creating solutions independently with limited information to deliver a positive outcome
Experience collaborating and working cross functionally on strategic company initiatives
5+ years of engineering experience in a related field
Strong oral and written communication skills
3+ years of product design and development experience
transmission SAP & Bill of Material experience
Project management experience
Basic understanding of programming & communication standards, such as SAE J1939, UDS, VEPS
Experience with Cyber Security concepts
Experience with commercial vehicle architectures & controls
Experience with at least one Database Management System (Microsoft SQL Server, preferred)

Responsibilities

Coordinate change management ensuring process adherence and accurate documentation for transmission configuration changes for both software/calibration and hardware components
Perform assigned pre-implementation and post-implementation activities to accurately release drawings and bill of material changes
Manage the methods, processes, and technical implementation of transmission software & calibration production and delivery for both production and aftermarket
Management of all software & calibration releases across all product families in support of 4th, 5th, & 6th generation controls
Team Leader to develop new and innovative means to deliver transmission software & calibration for Allison's future production offerings
Support and validate updates/modifications to calibration delivery systems driven by regulations that require calibration restrictions and/or management through OEM
Business Lead for Calibration Delivery System (CDS) and Allison Calibration Configuration Tool (ACCT)
Maintain and optimize Allison’s internal and customer-facing tools which configure and distribute transmission software & calibrations
Ownership of CDS and Allison Calibration Configuration Tool
Ownership of/Provide end-user support/troubleshooting for VCP/VEPS
Complete user acceptance testing for enhancement and improvements to Calibration Delivery Systems
Support database management of CDS/ACCT using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
Writing and optimizing complex SQL queries for data retrieval and analysis
Collaborate with IT professionals to ensure accuracy and reliability of data within the database
Provide functional specifications and user acceptance testing for enhancements and improvements to change management system
Ensure timely delivery of multiple software releases and hardware component changes across several platforms each year
Document and maintain key business knowledge of calibration delivery, industry standards, and state of the art methods
Develop and track program timelines across multiple programs simultaneously