Inverter Engineer

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Job Title:

Inverter Engineer

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and research a broad range of next-generation technologies and trends related to inverters
• Influence the organization's technology roadmap related to inverters as a part of a steering committee
• Define and execute work packages as part of collaborative projects with 3rd parties related to inverter technology (paper studies, simulation/analysis, physical hardware development, and test)
• Seek and recommend 'out-bound' pursuits for Business Development to close gaps in achieving Allison's Technology Roadmap and Business Plan related to inverter technology
• Participate in industry seminars, tradeshows, and other events related to inverter technology
• Support technical diligence associated with Business Development activities, including M&A, JV, partnerships, or other bespoke arrangements related to inverter technology
• Review 'in-bound' partnership and technology opportunities for relevance/applicability to Allison's Technology Roadmap and Business Plan
• Represent Allison's technical voice and evaluation in technology start-up engagements and/or investments related to inverter technology
• Communicate results and learnings across the organization, including in-depth discussions with the Product Engineering team.
• Support technical reviews for ongoing, production inverter programs

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific field
• 8+ years experience in engineering R&D related to inverter technology
• 6+ years of relevant automotive or commercial vehicle industry experience
• Knowledge of relevant analysis and simulation tools
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Comfortable working with rapid development cycles and early-stage technologies
• Highly adept in parallel management of multiple short-term and long-term activities
• Ability to work effectively with other internal stakeholders
• Experience collaborating with external partners/vendors on projects/programs
• Proficient with MS Office
• Travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant engineering or scientific field
• 10+ years experience in engineering R&D related to inverter technology
• 8+ years of relevant automotive or commercial vehicle industry experience

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:

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