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Senior Technician, Vehicle Test Engineering
$78k-92k (estimate)
Full Time
6 Days Ago
EV.Careers is Hiring a Senior Technician, Vehicle Test Engineering Near Bloomington, IN
JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESSBuilding cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.
Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!Job TitleSenior Technician, Vehicle Test Engineering
Pay GradeS4
Job DescriptionPrimary Purpose of Role:As the Senior Technician, Vehicle Test Engineering you will be responsible for supporting Allison Transmission product development and validation at the vehicle level. This role provides opportunity to work across a variety of our product lines ranging from current production to new product development. Work includes integrating Allison transmissions and EV/Hybrid propulsion systems into commercial test vehicles, providing general fleet management and maintenance and preparing vehicles for specific testing in a test vehicle garage environment. This role will also have occasional opportunity to drive commercial vehicles to support testing and fleet management.
This role requires comprehensive understanding of commercial vehicle operation and vehicle systems, strong understanding of instrumentation and data collection systems and demonstrated high-level mechanical and/or electrical aptitude. You will be expected to work cross-functionally with other departments to support vehicle integration and testing efforts which will require good communication skills and the ability to understand and interpret technical information and instruction.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Location:Northern Indiana Proving Grounds
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 ask4max@service-now.com.
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.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.
Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!Job TitleSenior Technician, Vehicle Test Engineering
Pay GradeS4
Job DescriptionPrimary Purpose of Role:As the Senior Technician, Vehicle Test Engineering you will be responsible for supporting Allison Transmission product development and validation at the vehicle level. This role provides opportunity to work across a variety of our product lines ranging from current production to new product development. Work includes integrating Allison transmissions and EV/Hybrid propulsion systems into commercial test vehicles, providing general fleet management and maintenance and preparing vehicles for specific testing in a test vehicle garage environment. This role will also have occasional opportunity to drive commercial vehicles to support testing and fleet management.
This role requires comprehensive understanding of commercial vehicle operation and vehicle systems, strong understanding of instrumentation and data collection systems and demonstrated high-level mechanical and/or electrical aptitude. You will be expected to work cross-functionally with other departments to support vehicle integration and testing efforts which will require good communication skills and the ability to understand and interpret technical information and instruction.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize a system level approach to integrate Allison products into commercial vehicles for development and validation testing
- Independently execute vehicle projects ranging from transmission replacements to full vehicle powertrain system conversions
- Conduct complex fabrication/modification activities to enable integration and mounting of test items in vehicle
- Understand and install required instrumentation to support test programs
- Perform general vehicle service and maintenance items to maintain vehicle test fleet
- Maintain detailed documentation of work performed, findings/observations, and vehicle fleet information. Define and document department process and procedures.
- Identify solutions and lead implementation of department initiatives
- Expected to collaborate with others within the department and cross-functionally with other departments. Occasional interaction with external suppliers or services providers may also be required to support vehicle projects and repairs.
- Vocational or Technical degree in Engineering or Automotive Technology or equivalent degree/experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Commercial Vehicle Technician or Vehicle Testing role or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated solid understanding of commercial vehicles, powertrain components and vehicle systems
- Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
- Strong mechanical fabrication/modification capabilities and/or electrical (low voltage and high voltage) integration experience
- Ability to read and understand technical documents and drawings and implement into vehicle project.
- Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) and Tanker (N) endorsement. If CDL is not held at point of hire, employee must agree to accomplish required training, meet all CDL requirements and obtain/maintain their CDL Class A with P and N endorsements while in this role.
- Proficient in oral and written communication
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Ability to set and meet goals for all deliverables
- Proficiency with standard computer operations, including Microsoft Office tools
- Self-motiviated and able to work independently with minimal direction
- Experience in vehicle/laboratory test environment or automotive/commercial truck shop
- Strong understanding of automatic transmissions and/or electric vehicle propulsion systems
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems
- Hybrid / EV system basic understanding and experience
Primary Location:Northern Indiana Proving Grounds
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 ask4max@service-now.com.
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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$78k-92k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/20/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/12/2024
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