Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Test Equipment

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Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

• Employer HSA contribution

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

• 401K with generous Company match & contribution

• Accrued Paid Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

• Robust employee wellness program

• Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

Primary Purpose of Role:

As the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Test Equipment​, you will be responsible for supporting Product Engineering by designing powertrain test setups that meet testing needs. After test equipment is installed, you will be responsible to support Facility Technicians in troubleshooting, servicing, and maintaining equipment. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for maintaining inventory of currently owned test equipment (i.e. dynamometers, inertia wheels, hydraulic systems, cooling systems) and understanding current test capabilities and developing specifications for the purchase of new test equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Having a strong understanding of the capabilities of test equipment and utilizing existing hardware to create test setups that meet the needs of Product Engineering.

• Working with Test Engineers to understand test requirements.

• Making recommendations on how testing should be completed.

• Directing the work of Technicians and Skilled Trades support to execute test setups and repairs.

• Acting as a resource to Test Technicians in troubleshooting test equipment faults/failures

• Designing and approving test cell layouts and partner with design development for proper documentation setup

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in automotive powertrain testing

• Bachelor's in Engineering or Engineering Technology (ME, MET, EE, EET) or equivalent experience with a Vocational Degree

• Proficiency in both oral and written business communication

• Strong knowledge of automatic transmission operation, clutches, controls (both hydraulic and electrical), hydraulics, and gears

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Solid mechanical aptitude

• Proficiency with computer operation, including Microsoft Office tools

Preferred:

• Data collection and script development

• Experience with dynamometers, inertia wheels, hydraulic systems, and cooling systems

• Experience with industrial controls

• Experience with SAP ARIBA spend management software

• Basic Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing interpretation and application

Travel:

• 10% or less for travel. Most travel would be local, potentially regionally.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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