AVL Mobility Technologies Inc offers a job in the United States (US) as

Technical Specialist - Transmission Calibration

The powertrain calibration business is driven by an increasing number of vehicle derivatives challenged by restrictive emission and fuel consumption requirements and with the need to achieve the highest quality and time efficiency.  Come join a team addressing and growing with industry challenges and advances in the calibration area.

AVL is looking for an expert in transmission calibration to join our Plymouth, MI team.  An individual who enjoys focusing on technical, in addition to providing guidance/mentorship to others is ideal for this opportunity.  The working location for this opportunity will be primarily offsite at a customer location in the Plymouth/Ann Arbor area. The Technical Specialist provides technical & program expertise to support all areas and cross-functional engineering program activities.  The Technical Specialist - Transmission Calibration position is required to possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related.  In addition, experience in transmission calibration development and a solid understanding of automotive systems detail and integration.  As this position will interface directly with a variety of customers, strong communication skills (both written and verbal) are also required.   

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

ROLES:

The Transmission Calibration Skill Team provides transmission and e-axle calibration expertise to projects. 

The specific roles of a Transmission Calibration Engineer in this effort include:

• Defines, plans, and performs transmission and vehicle calibration and other relevant engineering project work within project team as required.
• Plans and manages engineering resources according to project requirements.
• Works on specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, preparation of specifications, technical plans, engine testing, vehicle testing, data analysis and validation.
• Supports/ensures data quality and writes technical project reports. 
• Reviews technical project reports written by Project Engineer I / II and instructs on proper report standards.
• Reviews project for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements, including opinions and interpretations.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering test issues.
• Defines, executes, and supports research and development activities.
• Supports, organizes, and leads customer meetings.
• Supports customer calibration trips as required.
• Other duties as required to ensure project success.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

A Technical Specialist is expected to have demonstrated abilities in the following areas:

Technical 

• Identify, initiate, and support opportunities for technology development, process improvements, tool development, and knowledge capture and re-use.
• Provide effective mentorship for other departmental staff in areas of expertise
• Familiarity with regulatory and market segment requirements and end-user expectations
• Familiarity with regulatory and market segment requirements and end-user expectations

Calibration and/or development experience with two or more of this type of drivetrains:

• Automatic Step Gear
• Dry Dual Clutch
• Wet Dual Clutch
• CVT
• Automated manual
• e-Axles

Independent functionality in at least three of the following areas:

• Vehicle and/or transmission calibration optimization to meet fuel economy and emissions.
• Vehicle and/or transmission development trip support for hot weather, cold weather and high altitude.
• Vehicle and/or transmission drivability calibration
• Transmission OBD Diagnostic Controls development and Calibration
• Electrified trans/drive component calibration and testing (e-Axles, etc.)

Working experience with some or all of the following tools:

• Etas INCA (required)
• ATI Vision
• Vector CANape, CANalyzer
• AVL Drive (required)
• AVL Cameo
• AVL Concerto
• Mototron MotoTune/MotoHawk
• Matlab (required)
• Microsoft Office (required)
• C-Code Programming
• GM / Ford / Chrysler Service Tools
• AVL Puma Dynamometer System

Relational

• Leadership of small to medium size technical teams
• Working effectively with customers and other program staff and team members
• Accountability for individual and team delivery
• Negotiation for overall success
• Program and resource coordination
• Active pursuit of personal and departmental improvement
• Effective communication with all levels of the program team

Commercial

• Quote Leader for a medium/large size program.
• Support the Business Development process for specific clients.
• Efficient on time delivery of program expectations with consistently high feedback.
• Active involvement in Annual Review and Work Planning Process.

Experience and Education

• 7+ years’ experience in area of expertise
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related field required
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred

We look forward to receiving your details; please use our online application form or send your application to AVL North America, Inc. / AVL Test Systems, Inc. / AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. EOE Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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ABOUT AVL NORTH AMERICA

AVL North America has a staff of more than 650 people and has five technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.