Transmission Testing & Validation Engineer – AT & AMT

Responsibilities

Role Purpose:

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Design Validation Plans (DVPs) for AT & AMT systems.
• Conduct bench-level and vehicle-level tests including endurance, performance, NVH, thermal, and abuse
  

• Operate and monitor test rigs (dynamometers, synchro benches, hydraulic rigs, climatic chambers).
• Manage instrumentation & data acquisition systems for torque, pressure, temperature, vibration, and
  

• Analyse test data and prepare detailed test reports, highlighting NOK results and root cause analysis.
• Support TCU calibration validation, gearshift quality assessment, drivability evaluation, and diagnostics
  

• Ensure compliance with internal RIVM standards, ISO, SAE, and homologation requirements.
• Participate in failure investigations, FMEA, 8D, and DFSS reviews, and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with global teams, suppliers, and cross-functional groups for validation alignment
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards in all test activities
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery of validation milestones.
• Accuracy and completeness of test reports.
• Number of issues identified and resolved pre-SOP.
• Compliance with safety, quality, and validation standards.
• Effective collaboration with global stakeholders.
• Customer Issue analysis and propose ICA and PCA
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or equivalent.
• 6 to 8 years of experience in AT/AMT transmission testing & validation (OEM/Tier 1 preferred).
• Experience with AISIN, ZF, Valeo, Magneti Marelli, or similar transmission systems will be an advantage.
  

Essential Skills

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of AT & AMT architectures, clutches, DMF, hydraulics, and mechatronics.
• Hands-on experience with design & development, testing & validation at both vehicle and bench level.
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN diagnostics, and tools such as Vector CANalyzer/CANape, INCA, ETAS.
• Competence in data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python, AVL Concerto, Excel).
• Understanding of shift strategies, gearshift quality metrics, and NVH analysis.
• Working knowledge of emission and safety requirements
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment and manage suppliers.
  

Experience