E-Mobility Test Engineer

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Job Title:

E-Mobility Test Engineer

Pay Grade:

T2

Job Description:

As an E-Mobility Test Engineer,you will be responsible for planning, managing, developing and oversight of the execution of test procedures, data collection, and analysis. Work involves testing/analyzing various powertrain systems/sub-systems in the test cell and/or vehicle level environment. This role will primarily focus on hybrid or full electric vehicle propulsion systems. The role is responsible for participating in standardizing procedures, configuring test systems, data collection & analysis, test reports and working closely on a daily basis as an interface between our valued internal/external business partners and support personnel. The role will provide opportunity for hands-on involvement with Allison products, industrial test equipment, test operating controls systems, and powertrain systems including high horsepower engines, input and output dynamometers, propulsion systems, drivelines, heat exchangers, and cooling systems. This person will share knowledge, assist and train other engineers by a team approach in all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilization of a systems engineering approach to design, develop, implement, and execute reliable, repeatable testing in support of business needs and timing
• Contribute to department continuous improvement activities to increase testing efficiency, reduce cost, and drive high levels of quality
• Assumes appropriate responsibilities as a member of the assigned product development team
• Participates in planning and/or status meetings
• Promotes teamwork on all work related assignments
• Maintains willingness to share professional knowledge and experience with teammates
• Plans, manages, and oversees the execution of product tests internal or external to Engineering Operations
• Creating, managing, and delivering multiple projects on-time and to budget
• Assures facilities and support areas are informed, equipped, and prepared to match the flow of test needs
• Issues the appropriate instructional documents (work requests) as required to initiate and support the test flow
• Assists in gathering, and performs analysis of test data to ensure its validity
• Communicate technical data to internal and external engineering organizations/agencies
• Experience with computer programming to modify durability test cycles and post processing applications
• Support onboarding and development of entry level engineers
• Documents test events/results through Test Reports, log entries and database entries as appropriate
• Prepares or assists in preparation of program bids or requests for cost estimates
• Observes applicable procedures and practices as delineated in Test Operations Manual, PE Procedures, and Standard Procedures
• Manages, monitors, and assists in assembly process of test units and disposition of parts
• Adheres to and strives to improve the engineering development process
• Participate in updating best practices and standardized testing procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Key Performance Measures

• Test Equipment Utilization
• On-Time Delivery of Test Programs
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives - participate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering or equivalent degree/experience
• Minimum of 2 years of Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Engineering experience

Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in oral and written business communication
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Ability to set and meet goals for all deliverables
• Moderate mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency with computer operations, including Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings required
• Able to work independently with moderate direction
• Able and willing to make decisions and choose direction on technical aspects of role with input from others

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in laboratory test environment
• Moderate knowledge of automatic transmission operation, clutches, controls (both hydraulic and electrical), hydraulics, gears, electric machines, and hybrid and electrified propulsion systems desired but not required
• Experience working with or exposure to Hybrid/electric vehicle propulsion systems
• Experience with computer programming in order to write & modify test cycles and support data analysis efforts
• Troubleshooting experience in electronic controls, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems preferred

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:

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