Development Engineer

Development Engineer

Pay: $48.86 Hourly Location: Auburn Hills, MI Employment Type: Contract to Direct Benefits Available

Development Engineer Description:

The Development & Validation Engineer for Automatic Transmission, Driveline and/or 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 & Driveline hardware, software, calibration, thermal management, engine engineering organizations. The D&V Test Engineer is also 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 engineer will initiate root cause analysis and solution development process in the case of test failures are identified.

Development Engineer Requirements:

• B.S. Mechanical, Aero, Electrical or equivalent Engineering Degree
• At least 8 years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission/Driveline/Gear Reducer design, development, calibration or controls
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills as well as 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 Qualifications:

• Preferred candidates will hold a Master's degree in Engineering and/or have experience in transmission design, development, and testing
• Specific experience with software, calibration, transmission efficiency and/or thermal management is desired
• An understanding of transmission operation and the interaction between gears, clutches, and electrohydraulic components is desired
• Experience with transmission, driveline and/or gear reducer testing procedures, in vehicle or on dynamometer, and other related considerations are also highly valued