THINK has immediate permanent openings for Development Engineers with expertise in automotive Powertrain Validation / Performance Systems. These positions are offered in three locations; Detroit, MI, Fort Wayne, IN or suburban Chicago, IL. All positions will end up in Chicago over the next one to five years. This is a great opportunity to jump on board with a great company with a history of strong values, and a healthy, high performance culture!

Responsibilities

• Develop functional vehicle level requirement documentation for performance/driveability/fuel economy
• Provide suggested design alternatives that drive product DNA, and improve system performance
• Evaluate test plans for completeness and participate in supplier conducted testing when necessary
• Suggest methods and provide technical support for keeping the sales organization informed about vehicle features/attributes to insure they spec vehicles correctly for the customer
• Direct the use of powertrain electronic features with the rest of the vehicle electrical components
• Work with the customer support organization to quickly resolve issues in the field
• Work with engine and transmission calibrators. Use computer based tools to gather and analyze data

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Associate's Degree in Engineering or Technology with 10 years of engineering product development experience in an automotive/truck environment
• At least 4 years project management in engineering product development as well as 4 years experience leading others in engineer/design activities
• At least 5 years component experience (i.e. Powertrain, Body-in-White, Hardware/Software, etc.)
• At least 5 years experience developing, designing, and/or testing powertrain systems and 2 years developing and/or validating powertrain performance attributes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, highly motivated, organized and self-disciplined with the ability to lead design reviews and travel up to 50%
• A good understanding of medium/heavy duty truck industry standard serial data link protocols (SAE J1939, SAE J1587, SAE J2284)