Expert Transmission Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Expert Transmission Engineer

On Site

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

Contract

Competitive Pay and Benefits (Start Day One)

Reliance One, Inc. is hiring for one of our clients. This role involves calibration design, ratio management, and drivability optimization across multiple automatic transmission platforms. The ideal candidate will develop shift scheduling and ratio manager logic to enhance vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions, while providing mentorship and cross-functional calibration support.

Key Responsibilities

Calibration & Logic Development

• Design and develop calibration for transmission ratio manager logic.
• Optimize shift scheduling for drivability, fuel economy, and emissions.
• Support multiple engine configurations, including turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
• Standardize calibration feature sets and advance drivability technologies such as stop/start functionality.
• Conduct dyno-based development and validation.

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

• Perform advanced diagnostics on 10R80 transmission systems using OEM tools and scan software.
• Collaborate with engine calibrators to identify and resolve drivability concerns and determine root causes.

Transmission Calibration & Tuning

• Refine shift schedules, torque converter lock-up strategies, and adaptive learning parameters.
• Align transmission behavior with engine torque delivery for smooth transitions and optimal performance.

Mechanical Repair & Overhaul

• Disassemble, inspect, and rebuild 10R80 units including clutch packs, valve bodies, and torque converters.
• Ensure rebuilt transmissions meet factory specifications or performance upgrade standards.

Powertrain Integration & Drivability

• Serve as liaison between engine and transmission calibration teams.
• Optimize torque management during shifts, transient response, and NVH characteristics.
• Conduct bench and road testing to validate performance under various load conditions.

Technical Documentation & Training

• Document calibration changes, repair procedures, and test results.
• Provide mentorship and training to team members on transmission calibration and integration.

Support for Electrified Powertrains (if applicable)

• Advise on torque blending, regenerative braking, and start-stop transitions in hybrid or electrified systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with automatic transmission systems, preferably the Ford 10R80.
• Strong understanding of powertrain integration, torque management, and calibration fundamentals.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and calibration software (e.g., Ford IDS).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in cross-functional calibration teams.
• Familiarity with Ford or GM transmission architecture.
• Exposure to hybrid or electrified powertrain systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Statement

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