Senior Test & Validation Engineer

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Role Definition

The Resource Industries transmission development team in the drivetrain control systems & validation division is looking for a Senior Test & Validation Engineer.  In the role, you will contribute to the design and development of transmission and torque converter control systems for hauling, cycling, and oil & gas applications.  You will be provided the unique opportunity to directly impact machine performance and durability for a variety of drivetrain programs.

What you will do

• Working with design, development, systems integration, and software engineers to create, develop, and optimize hardware and controls for powershift transmissions.

• Planning and executing on-machine control software calibration and validation.

• Managing control system requirements, specifications, and design reviews.

• Designing clutch control strategies to meet drivetrain performance and durability targets.

• Performing simulation for clutch control systems.

• Collecting and analyzing data to understand and optimize controls performance.

Degree Requirement

Bachelor's degree in an accredited engineering, computer science, or materials science curriculum.

Skills you must have

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• Analytical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment

• Effective Communications: Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

• Technical Excellence: Extensive knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Project Management: Extensive knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

• Product Testing: Extensive knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.

• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

Top candidates will also have:

• Controls development tools and process experience (Powershift transmission controls preferred)

• Ability and interest in working in a varying environment (field/shop/lab)

• Ability to operate machines (after training)

Additional Information:

• This position will close  at 11:59 p.m. on 03/11/2026.

• This position can be located will be located onsite 5 days a week in Mossville, IL (Technical Center - Building G)

• Domestic relocation is NOT Available

• VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available

• Travel requirements will be up to 15%

Final details

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