Test Cell Technician

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Requirements

Vocational or technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience
0-2 years experience in an engineering technician role or relevant educational background
Willingness to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift operations
Proficiency in both oral and written business communication
Basic knowledge of automatic transmission operation, clutches, controls (both hydraulic and electrical), hydraulics, and gears
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Basic mechanical proficiency
Proficiency with computer operation, including Microsoft Office tools

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Technology
3 years of proven experience in engineering technician role
Statistical training
Programming in C-based languages
Electric, Hydrogen, hybrid, and emission testing

Responsibilities

Supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of test programs.
Performing test setup, instrumentation, operation, and equipment maintenance.
Working closely with Test Engineers to prepare and communicate test data for analysis and reporting.
Assisting in the designing and planning of test setup.
Implementing test bench and/or test cell setup, including instrumentation and hardware installation.
Conducting testing per plan, verify data accuracy, and prepare results for reporting.
Assuring accurate calibration of instrumentation vital in collecting test data.
Preparing prototypes of components assemblies and systems of either new or current products as advised by policies and procedures or written test plans or work requests.
Implementing and actively support safety policies and initiatives.
Participating in program planning and/or status meetings.
Collaborating with the supervisor about all ongoing projects with regard to project status, completion time projections and any problems that may have arisen during the course of the project.
Observing applicable procedures and practices as delineated in Test Operations Manual, PE Procedures, and Standard Procedures.