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Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.\nWe are hiring a Transmission Lab Test Engineer to work in Livonia, MI.\nResponsibilities:\nAn Axle and Transmission Development Laboratory (ATDL) Test Engineer is responsible for designing, delivering, and directing test systems to satisfy Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Transmission and Driveline Engineering (TDE) Design Verification requirements in support of all milestones and sign-off requirements. You work hand-in-hand with other engineers, along with test equipment vendors, to support the company's product testing needs. This broad responsibility provides the ability for the engineer to develop and implement a wide product testing skill set.\nPrimary Duties:\nDevelop and execute Transmission/Drivetrain Design Verification (DV) testing processes\nDevelop, procure, and install new test equipment systems to support DV requirements\nOperations\nOperating ATI/ETAS systemsExtracting and analyzing fault codes\nAnalyzing Transmission calibration and data files\n\nProviding direction to Test Technicians to aid in the performance of DV testingTranslating test request requirements into written test request manuals\nAssisting technicians in the day-to-day execution of testing\nLeading test site troubleshooting efforts\n\nWorking with D&R engineers to develop and refine DV test methods\nFacility Planning and Process Development\nOptimizing existing test processes and methods to achieve BIC efficiency and quality, including converting existing processes to automated (unmanned) operation\nDeveloping capital test equipment projectsFormulating new testing methods\nAuthoring specification and statement of work documents\nBuilding financial and business rationale, obtaining cost estimates\nDeveloping project timing plans\n\nManaging test equipment projects, including tracking and managing cost, timing, and equipment installations, and leading activities with equipment vendors and skilled trades\nWorking with existing test system software to develop test processes and programs to satisfy DV testing needs, following Test Procedures and custom test requirements\nManaging test data, including QC'ing of data, and assisting test customers with the delivery and analysis of data\nMINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:\nB.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited school\nStrong MS Office suite and computer skills, including fundamentals around application of Excel-VB macro development\nExcellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills; Ability to function as part of a team and work cooperatively toward team goals\nQualified candidates will work well under pressure, demonstrate excellent problem solving and creativity, and be able to quickly evaluate new information and make appropriate decisions.\nAbility to develop & deliver business cases and presentations, project documentation to be delivered to upper management.\nPreferred Qualifications:\n1+ year experience in lab testing.\nAn understanding of vehicle driveline system operation including; ICE & Hybrid Electric Vehicles\nA working knowledge of data collection and communication systems and their operation, such as:ADACS\nATI/ETAS\nCAN\n\nA working knowledge of instrumentation measurement systems, particularly transducers and their operation - temperature, acceleration, pressure, fluid flow.\nThe ability to work independently, and with schedule flexibility\nStrong analytical, oral, and written skills\nMS Office skills required, LABVIEW or basic computer programming skills a plus\nApplied understanding of Measurement Uncertainty, Equipment Calibration, Data Acquisition, Control Systems Fundamentals, SPC, QOS, FMEA, G8D and 6-Sigma skill set or certification.\nAbility to develop & deliver business cases and presentations, project documentation to be delivered to upper management\nExperience managing testing at labs including forecasting, maintaining schedules, ensuring quality testing on schedule.\nPost test data processing for accurate test results.\nUnusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25%\nClimbing: 25%\nCrawling: 25%\nSpecial clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeve shirts, 100%\nUnusual physical requirements: Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%). Job requires manual labor.\nHigh noise level: Exposure to high noise areas possible in test facility, 50%\nOther: NA\nundefined\nDescription of Work Environment\nInside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, office environment, test lab, 100)%\nExtreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: 20%\nHazardous conditions - What are they?: Rotating equipment, trip hazards, 100%\nTravel/transportation requirements: NA\nOther: NA\nEquipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks\nOffice equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, 100%\nVehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: NA\nTools used in trade - which ones?: Occasional use of hand tools, 25%\nOther: NA\nCriticality of Attendance\nOvertime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional need to arrive early or stay late dependent upon projects and interactions with parties globally. 100%\nShift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Day shift, Occasional need to work Saturday and/or Sunday dependent up on facility workload\nNecessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%\nUrgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%\nWork hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary.\nOther Essential Functions\nMust complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.\nCompensation Details:\nN/aThe compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\n\nEducational reimbursement\n\nParental leave\n\nEmployee stock purchase plan\n\nTax-saving options\n\nDisability and life insurance\n\nPet insurance\n\nNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.\nOriginal Posting:\n10/06/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.\nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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