Test Equipment Engineer - Indianapolis, United States - Allison Transmission

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Job Title:
Test Equipment Engineer

Pay Grade:
T2

Job Description:

Summary:

As the Engineering Operations Test Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting Product Engineering by designing powertrain test setups that meet testing needs.

After test equipment is installed, you will be responsible to support Facility Technicians in troubleshooting, servicing, and maintaining equipment. The Facility Engineer is responsible to maintain inventory of currently owned test equipment (i.e. dynamometers, inertia wheels, hydraulic systems, cooling systems) and understand current test capabilities and create specs/purchase new test equipment.
In this role, you will be a valuable part of the team by:

• Understanding the capabilities of test equipment and utilize existing hardware to create test setups that meet the needs of Product Engineering.
• Working with Test Engineers to understand test requirements.
• Making recommendations on how testing should be completed.
• Directing the work of Technicians and Skilled Trades support to execute test setups.
• Supporting Technicians in troubleshooting equipment faults/failures

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor's in Engineering or Engineering Technology (ME, MET, EE, EET) or equivalent experience with a Vocational Degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Proficiency in both oral and written business communication
• Basic knowledge of automatic transmission operation, clutches, controls (both hydraulic and electrical), hydraulics, and gears
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Solid mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency with computer operation, including Microsoft Office tools

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in automotive powertrain testing
• Experience with industrial controls
• Experience with SAP ARIBA spend management software
• Basic Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing interpretation and application

Primary Location:
Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer.

We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at ati+- .

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application.

Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer.

We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application.

Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.