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Transmission Development and Validation Engineer

Advantage Technical
Auburn, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
Now Hiring: Automatic Transmission Development & Validation Engineer
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Pay Rate: $50.91/hour

Join a cutting-edge engineering team and play a key role in developing and validating advanced automatic transmission systems. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced powertrain engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and contributing to vehicle performance, durability, and quality.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of automotive engineering experience
  • Experience with automatic transmission development and validation
  • Proficiency with ETAS INCA, Vector CANalyzer, or similar data acquisition and calibration tools
  • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical reporting skills

Job Duties:
  • Lead transmission development, testing, and validation activities
  • Create test plans, schedules, and supporting documentation
  • Support test cell setup, instrumentation, and validation execution
  • Analyze test data and generate detailed validation reports
  • Investigate test failures and implement corrective actions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams including software, calibration, thermal, engine, and hardware groups
  • Conduct post-test inspections and document results
  • Manage multiple engineering projects and deadlines

Physical Capabilities:
  • Ability to work in engineering labs, test cells, and office environments
  • Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of testing equipment as needed

Employee Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Commuter/Parking Accounts
  • People Perks
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • AD&D Insurance

Apply Now:
Take the next step in your engineering career with a high-impact automotive development opportunity. If you have a passion for vehicle performance, validation testing, and advanced transmission technology, apply today and bring your expertise to a team driving innovation in the automotive industry.
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