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Job Title:
Noise, Vibration, & Harshness (NVH) Test Engineer
Pay Grade:
T2
Job Description:
Job Description Summary
Candidate is responsible for planning, managing, developing and oversight of the execution of Noise and Vibration data collection and analysis. Work involves testing/analyzing various transmission components and powertrain systems. The NVH Engineer will be responsible for configuring test systems, data collection & analysis, test reports and working closely on a daily basis as an interface between Product Engineering and our valued internal/external customers.
Job Description
Essential Duties:
- Basic understanding of transmission and powertrain systems.
- Utilization of a systems engineering approach to design, develop, implement, and execute reliable, repeatable testing in support of business needs and timing.
- Plans, manages, and oversees the execution of NVH tests.
- 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.
- Working with a high level of independent judgment and decision making.
- Establishes and updates best practices and standardized testing procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Acoustical Engineering or equivalent degree/experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient with NVH analysis tools (Siemens LMS preferred)
- Proficient in oral and written business communication.
- Experience in laboratory test environment as well as Field Engineering.
- High level of technology experience with noise and vibration analysis, data acquisition equipment and systems, and heavy duty test equipment or equivalent experience with industrial systems.
- Ability to generate clear and concise formal presentations and proposals.
- High level of analytical ability.
- High level of interpersonal skills.
- Ability to set and meet goals for all deliverables.
- Demonstrated technical ability.
- Proficient with computer operations, including Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to travel as needed
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 5 years of Mechanical/Automotive Systems Engineering experience with a focus in Noise, Vibration and Harshness.
- Balancing experience with a focus in grade/quality.
- Torsional vibration measurement and analysis
- Modal analysis
- Basic 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.
- Basic knowledge and troubleshooting experience in various powertrain systems preferred.
Primary Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Additional Locations:
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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What We Do
Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense.
Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.
OUR VISION
In addition to being the world’s leading provider of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, we also strive to be the foremost provider of parts and services for our customers.
Whether you drive, sell, service or distribute on-highway vehicles, defense vehicles or off-highway equipment, Allison provides you with the highest quality products and the best customer care. We work to win your trust and enthusiasm through continuous improvement driven by the integrity, teamwork and innovation from our employees and authorized partners.
OUR PROMISE
Allison promises our customers an automatic experience like they’ve never had: an unrivaled combination of Quality, Reliability, Durability, Vocational Value and Customer Service.
