Projects & Solutions Development Engineer – Heavy Duty

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Position Summary

The resource is a key member of the Engineering team - Industrial at Allison Off-Highway. The role focuses on defining, designing, and supporting heavy-duty gearbox-based solutions for off-highway and industrial applications such as mining, bulk material handling, construction, heavy industry, marine, energy, and recycling. The resource works cross-functionally to translate application and customer requirements into reliable, high-performance drivetrain solutions, primarily based on the industrial gearbox portfolio.

Main Responsibilites

• Analyze customer and market requirements and translate them into engineered heavy-duty gearbox solutions
• Define & Design technical concepts including gearbox architecture, torque ratings, gear ratios, cooling, lubrication, sealing, and mounting interfaces
• Support project development from concept definition through validation and industrialization
• Perform mechanical calculations (torque, power, bearing life, shaft sizing, thermal behavior)
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability and compliance with standards
• Support sales with feasibility studies, technical documentation, and solution proposals

Main opportunities and challenges:

• Working on mission-critical heavy-duty solutions used in extreme operating environments
• Exposure to a wide and modular industrial gearbox portfolio
• Interaction with global OEM customers and international engineering teams
• Contribution to customized, high-value engineered solutions rather than standard catalog products
• Managing high technical complexity related to torque density, reliability, and demanding duty cycles
• Balancing customization with standard product and platform strategies
• Coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders under project timing and cost constraints
• Designing solutions for harsh environmental and operating conditions

Job position requirements

Education:

University master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

Professional background

• 1-5 years of experience in heavy-duty mechanical or gearbox engineering within industrial gearbox manufacturers, off-highway OEMs, or power transmission companies.
• Preferred previous roles include Project Engineer, Application Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, or Product Engineer for industrial drives and gear units.
• Experience with engineered-to-order or customized solutions represents a strong advantage.

Hard skills

Essential:

• Knowledge of industrial gearbox design principles (planetary, helical, bevel-helical)
• Solid mechanical engineering fundamentals related to power transmission systems
• Ability to manage engineering projects across multiple stakeholders
• CAD proficiency (NX)
• Knowledge of relevant industrial standards (ISO, DIN; AGMA as a plus)
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Proficiency with standard engineering tools and calculation software (PLM, Kisssoft,…)

Considered as a plus:

• Experience with thermal simulations and duty-cycle analysis
• Knowledge of hydraulic or electromechanical system integration
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for large mechanical components
• Additional languages (German)
• Experience with on-site commissioning or field testing of heavy machinery

Soft skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Clear and structured technical communication skills
• Proactive, ownership-driven, and solution-oriented attitude
• Ability to manage complexity and changing priorities
• Customer-focused approach combined with strong engineering rigor

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.