Senior Inverter Engineer, IR&D

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Job Title:

Senior Inverter Engineer, IR&D

Pay Grade:

T4

Job Description:

The Senior Inverter Engineer, IR&D is responsible for R&D ideation, technical assessment of companies and technologies, quantification/qualification of perceived value/risk of new technologies, and execution of proof-of-concept projects with third parties related to inverter technology. This position will be working closely with stakeholders within various functional areas, including support of production programs across multiple product lines and in technology, Business and Corporate Development initiatives. To be successful, the Senior Inverter Engineer, IR&D must have the ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally to execute project/program plans and clearly communicate value quantification and technology learnings in a fast-paced environment.

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 power electronics as a part of 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, and motor controls)
• Seek and recommend ‘out-bound’ pursuits for gap closure in achieving Allison’s Technology Roadmap and Business Plan related to power electronics technology
• Review ‘in-bound’ partnership and technology opportunities for relevance / applicability
• Participate in industry seminars, tradeshows, and other events related to power electronics 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

Key Performance Measures:

• Maintain the pulse of power electronics technology
• Ideation and influence on technology roadmap
• PoC execution
• Communication of learnings
• Support of production and Business Development teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering Required, Masters of Engineering Preferred
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment

Experience:

• 7+ years experience in engineering and engineering R&D related to inverter technology
• 7+ years relevant automotive or commercial vehicle industry experience (preferred)
• Knowledge in inverter and propulsion technology
• Knowledge of relevant analysis and simulation tools
• Experience finding and creating solutions independently with limited information to deliver a positive outcome
• Experience collaborating and working cross functionally on strategic company initiatives

Competencies and Behaviors:

• Creative and Innovative: Learns quickly when facing new problems, experiments and will try anything to find solutions; Thinks outside the box
• Team Player: Creates a collaborative environment of trust with peers and functional partners
• Strategic & Purpose Driven: Understands the overall goal and works in a focused manner towards that goal
• Results Focus: Uses analytical thinking to find solutions and deliver results

Travel and/or Physical Demands:

• Up to 25% travel
• Remote work optional up to 2 days per week, per latest guidelines
• Ability to work in tight and low spaces, working around test equipment
• Ability to climb into and exit commercial vehicles under development

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:

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