Development & Validation Engineer

Job ID
130898
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Development & Validation Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Overview

The Development & Validation Engineer for Automatic Transmission, Driveline and/or Gear Reducers is responsible for designing, developing, and validating components and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with other engineer groups interacting with the transmission, including transmission & Driveline hardware, software, calibration, thermal management, and engine engineering organizations.
  • Responsible for test execution to ensure functional objectives and durability goals are met.
  • 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 leading the test article inspection and report following the end of each test.
  • Initiate root cause analysis and solution development process in the case of test failures.

Qualifications

  • B.S. Mechanical, Aero, Electrical or equivalent Engineering Degree
  • At least 3 years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission/Driveline/Gear Reducer design, development, calibration or controls
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering

Requirements

  • Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience with basic PC software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).
  • Candidate must be highly motivated, self-directed, have the ability to manage multiple complex projects, and have a positive attitude.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience in transmission design, development, and testing.
  • Specific experience with software, calibration, transmission efficiency and/or thermal management.
  • An understanding of transmission operation and the interaction between gears, clutches, and electrohydraulic components.
  • Experience with transmission, driveline and/or gear reducer testing procedures, in vehicle or on dynamometer.

Shift

100% onsite



We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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