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Associate Systems Engineer - Powertrain Control Systems Engineering

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Allison Transmission
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Allison Transmission rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison 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. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.

Learn more about this role and how you can begindriving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company's discretion.

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

  • Employer HSA contribution

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

  • 401K with generous Company match & contribution

  • Accrued Paid Time Off

  • 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

  • Robust employee wellness program

  • Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

Responsible for the integration and development of heavy-duty commercial vehicle propulsion control systems. Broad range of scope, which includes defining system requirements, developing integration strategies in a model-based design environment, and releasing control system software into production. Significant work in MATLAB and Simulink in addition to C/C++, software and hardware in the loop systems, test cells, and test vehicle environments to develop our vehicle propulsion systems. This position also entails working closely with hardware engineers to integrate electrical components, mechanical systems, sensors, actuators, and controllers to produce industry-leading propulsion systems.

Responsibilities:

Develop system requirements

Design/Develop/Implement embedded controls design in a production controls environment to satisfy system requirements

Create/Maintain Control System DFMEAs

Develop/Execute Control System verification and validation plans

Lead control system integration design including communication systems, propulsion system interface functions, and vehicle interfaces

Utilize model-based simulation environments, MIL/SIL/HIL, and other test assets (test cells/vehicles) for controls development

Collaborate with internal and external customers to optimize system integration and ensure design meets requirements

Experience:

Bachelor of Science in related fields required

Experience in Powertrain or Vehicle Embedded Control Systems in either Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Agriculture, or Construction industries.

MATLAB/Simulink/C/C++ experience in a production controls environment

Familiarity with DFMEA development and process

Familiarity with CAN / J1939 serial data communication system

Familiarity with power electronics and electro-mechanical components

Ability to attain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and perform in vehicle development activities

Excellent written and oral communication skills


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 Ask4Max@allisontransmission.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.


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