Development & Validation Engineer - Transmissions & Driveline

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Job Description

We are seeking a Development & Validation Engineer to design, develop, and validate transmission, driveline, and gear reducer components and systems. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional propulsion and vehicle engineering groups, including controls, calibration, thermal management, engine, and e-motor teams. The engineer will ensure that system performance, durability, and quality objectives are met from development through product launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead system-level DFMEA development, requirements definition, DVPR, and test execution.

• Conduct and manage validation testing to meet functional and durability goals.

• Participate in post-test reviews, including failure analysis and triage investigations.

• Support assembly plant activities to ensure smooth product launches.

• Drive root cause analysis of development issues to improve robustness of function, performance, efficiency, and drivability.

• Support field warranty and quality investigations by leading root cause analysis and validating corrective actions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or equivalent Engineering degree.

• 3–5 years of engineering experience in Automatic Transmission, Driveline, or Electrified Powertrain hardware, calibration, or controls development.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

• Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to manage multiple complex projects with a positive attitude.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.

• Experience in transmission and/or driveline design, development, and testing.

• Knowledge of software, calibration, efficiency, and/or thermal management.

• Strong understanding of transmission and driveline operation, including gears, clutches, and electrohydraulic components.

• Experience with in-vehicle or dynamometer transmission/driveline testing procedures.

Additional Information

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