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Advanced Development and Validation Engineer - Auto Trans, Driveline & Reducer

Stellantis
parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills
1000 Chrysler Drive (Show on map)
Sep 05, 2025
The Development & Validation Advanced Engineer for Automatic Transmission, Driveline and/or Gear Reducers is responsible for designing, developing, and validating components and systems. The engineer will be the single point contact for duty cycle measurement and analysis. Work closely with other engineer groups interacting with the transmission, including - but not limited to - transmission & Driveline hardware, software, calibration, thermal management, engine engineering organizations to conduct vehicle and/or dynamometer data acquisitions for use in setting system, sub-system and component requirements and for establishing unique system level durability test schedules. The advanced engineer is an expert in customer use cases that drive transmission and driveline design requirements. They will author, release and maintain technical infrastructure documentation relevant to this area of expertise, while collecting and implementing lessons learned and institutionalizing best practices. The advanced engineer will both perform testing as well as guide other supporting team members test thru test execution to ensure functional objectives and durability goals are clearly defined and then met. This includes, test planning, instrumentation development, test setup and debug, test schedule development, root cause analysis of test stoppages throughout the test and finally to lead the test article inspection and report following the end of each test. The engineer will initiate root cause analysis and solution development process in the case of test failures are identified. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field At least 8 years of engineering experience in Automotive propulsion system development & validation testing Must have excellent communication and presentation skills as well as experience with basic PC software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project) Candidate must be highly motivated, self-directed, have the ability to manage multiple complex projects, and have a positive attitude Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Engineering and/or have experience in transmission design, development, and testing Specific experience with transmission and driveline testing methodologies is desired An understanding of transmission operation and the interaction between gears, clutches, and electrohydraulic components is desired Experience with transmission, driveline and/or gear reducer testing procedures, in vehicle or on dynamometer, and other related considerations are also highly valued Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability. Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days. Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances. Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups. Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.