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 begin driving 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:

As a Test Technician you will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of test programs. You will also contribute by performing test setup, instrumentation, operation, and equipment maintenance while working closely with Test Engineers to prepare and communicate test data for analysis and reporting.

In this role, you will be a valuable part of the team by:

• Assisting in the designing and planning of test setup.
• Executing test bench and/or test cell setup, including instrumentation and hardware installation. 
• Conducting testing per plan, verify data accuracy, and prepare results for reporting.
• Assuring proper calibration of instrumentation vital in collecting test data.
• Preparing prototypes of components assemblies and systems of either new or current products as directed by policies and procedures or written test plans or work requests.  
• Implementing and actively support safety policies and initiatives.
• Participating in program planning and/or status meetings
• Collaborating with the supervisor about all ongoing projects with regard to project status, completion time projections and any problems that may have arisen during the course of the project.
• Observing applicable procedures and practices as delineated in Test Operations Manual, PE Procedures, and Standard Procedures. 

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
  • Vocational or technical degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience
• EDUCATION PREFERRED:
  • Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Technology
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 
  • 0-2 years experience in an engineering technician role or relevant educational background
  • Willingness to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift operations
  • Proficiency in both oral and written business communication
  • Basic knowledge of automatic transmission operation, clutches, controls (both hydraulic and electrical), hydraulics, and gears
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Basic mechanical aptitude
  • Proficiency with computer operation, including Microsoft Office tools
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in engineering technician role
  • Statistical training
  • Programming in C-based languages

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 [email protected].

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.