About the role
About the Company
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Development & Validation Engineer to join our propulsion systems team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and validating critical powertrain components and systems. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering groups—including Controls, Calibration, Thermal Management, and E-Motor organizations—to ensure the highest standards of performance and reliability.
About the Role
In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and validating critical powertrain components and systems.
Responsibilities
- System Development: Lead system-level DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) development and define comprehensive System Requirements.
- Testing & Validation: Own the DVPR (Design Verification Plan and Report) and manage test execution to ensure all functional objectives and durability goals are achieved.
- Analysis & Troubleshooting: Participate in post-test reviews and failure analysis. Lead triage investigations to identify root causes of development issues, ensuring product robustness, efficiency, and driveability.
- Launch & Quality Support: Support assembly plant activities to facilitate smooth product launches. Lead root cause analysis for field warranty and quality investigations, identifying and validating optimal technical solutions.
Qualifications
- Education: B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or an equivalent Engineering degree.
- Experience: 5+ years of engineering experience specifically in Automatic Transmission, Driveline, or Electrified Powertrain hardware, calibration, or controls development.
Required Skills
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills; highly motivated and self-directed with a positive attitude.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Technical Tools: Proficiency in standard PC software (MS Office Suite and MS Project).
Preferred Skills
- Advanced Education: Master’s degree in Engineering.
- Technical Depth: Specific experience in software integration, calibration, efficiency optimization, or thermal management.
- System Knowledge: A deep understanding of transmission and driveline operations, specifically the interaction between gears, clutches, and electrohydraulic components.
- Testing Expertise: Practical experience with transmission/driveline testing procedures, whether in-vehicle or on a dynamometer.
Location: Auburn Hills, United States
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