SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to join our dynamic transmission remanufacturing team. This role is hands-on and critical to ensuring high-quality rebuilds and repairs. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical lead, providing day-to-day support, guidance, and training to our repair operators while working closely with the production and engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make an immediate impact in a growing operation focused on quality, efficiency, and innovation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide hands-on technical support to transmission repair operators throughout the remanufacturing process.
Act as a lead technician, training and guiding less-experienced team members, many of whom may not have prior transmission repair experience.
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex transmission issues and determine root cause.
Review and interpret test reports, using them to validate repairs and ensure product quality.
Perform data entry, analysis, and reporting using Microsoft Office and internal database systems.
Collaborate with engineering and production staff to identify process improvements in repair and test procedures.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS

High sense of urgency and self-direction with the ability to organize and execute complex engineering and process improvement tasks in a team environment.
Hands-on approach to problem solving and working with teams; practical knowledge of the people, process, and desired outcomes on respective process.
Superior communication, follow-up, and follow-through in all aspects of daily activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with automotive transmission repair and diagnostics.
Experience with GM 6L80/6L90 and Nissan CVT transmissions is highly preferred.
Strong ability to read and interpret technical and test documentation.
Comfortable with basic computer tasks, including use of Excel, Word, and database systems.
Demonstrated leadership and training capabilities.
A mindset for continuous improvement and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
Effective team player with strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Preferred Formal technical training or certifications in automotive technology or transmission repair.(e.g. ASE Certification)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The ability to read and interpret manufacturing documents/drawings/prints/details such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, machine drawings, wiring/electrical schematics, and repair manuals is required.
Must have the ability to write detailed reports with supporting documentation and data.
Superior communication and escalation skills and habits are critical to the engineering technician role; including customers, team members, and leadership communication.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must be proficient in the operation of computers, word processing, spreadsheet and database software and design software applications.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop written communication, spreadsheets, charts and graphs.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must be a strong communicator and have interpersonal skills. Must be able to explain tasks and procedures clearly, must also know how to listen actively and be sensitive to the importance of body language and nonverbal communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions with and without climate control, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)