Entry Level - Transmission & Driveline Development & Validation

About the role

The Development & Validation Engineer for Automatic Transmission, Driveline and/or Gear Reducers is responsible for designing, developing, and validating components and systems. You will work closely with other engineering groups interacting with the transmission, including transmission & Driveline hardware, software, calibration, thermal management, and engine engineering organizations.

The D&V Test Engineer is responsible for test execution to ensure functional objectives and durability goals are met. This includes test planning, Bill-of-material development, test cell setup and debug, test schedule development, root cause analysis of test stoppages, and leading the test article inspection and report following each test. In the case of test failures, you will initiate root cause analysis and solution development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate components and systems for automatic transmissions, drivelines, and/or gear reducers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including hardware, software, calibration, thermal management, and engine engineering.
• Plan and execute tests to meet functional objectives and durability goals.
• Develop test plans, Bill-of-Materials (BOM), and test schedules.
• Set up and debug test cells.
• Perform root cause analysis of test stoppages and failures.
• Lead test article inspection and reporting after each test.
• Initiate root cause analysis and solution development for test failures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineering experience in Automatic Transmission, Driveline, or Gear Reducer design, development, calibration, or controls via internship.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with basic PC software (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to manage multiple complex projects.
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Family Building Benefits: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays (including a year-end shut-down from December 24th to New Year’s Day), vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions, plus an employer contribution even if you don’t contribute.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary plans, including life insurance, group accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and their families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
• Support for Growth and Giving Back:
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Student loan refinancing programs.
  • 18 paid volunteer hours annually to support community initiatives.