What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Test Engineer - Transmissions position at Lumenance LLC?
This role supports passenger vehicle R&D via the testing/validation of automotive transmissions.
The primary job activities are:
Develop mechanical, performance, and functional requirements for new passenger vehicle transmissions
Investigate and understand the functional requirements (e.g. durability, regulatory, performance) for assigned systems and components
Setup test equipment, collect test results/data, verify test accuracy and completeness, analyze results, summarize findings, present reports, and coordinate with stakeholders to address issues
Develop, write, and issue related engineering specifications as required
Ensure all necessary system/component testing is completed...performing some basic mechanical testing by oneself as needed.
Responsible to ensure assigned systems and components achieve product acceptance for mass production.
Develop all necessary reports, presentations or technical documents to explain and/or make a record of the development process and activities
Support factory, sales, suppliers, etc. as required for product explanations, owner’s manual reviews, manufacturing issues, supply concerns, or market complaints
Requirements
Required Experience
2 years in a mechanical test position within a transportation industry (automotive, heavy truck, off-road vehicles, ag equipment, aerospace, specialty vehicle, etc)
Required Education
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Required Skills
Proven ability to independently test/validate mechanical systems and components within a transportation application context
Test setup and data acquisition (parameter settings, sensor setup, data collection)
Strong technical communication (English) - both written and oral
Basic hand-on mechanical skills as you will be helping prepare test vehicles, troubleshooting issues, and proposing solutions
Self driven and able to complete tasks independently
Personal time and task management
Benefits
Overtime pay (1x base rate)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance