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Senior Application Engineer – Drive Train & Vehicle Mechanics

Gamma Technologies, LLC (“GT”) is seeking an experienced Senior Application Engineer with transmission and geartrain expertise, to join our fast-growing global team.

This role interacts with other engineers from the most technologically advanced companies in the world to assist them in the modeling of advanced concepts.  More information can be found here:  GT-SUITE Multi-Body Mechanical Modeling.

Work location can be at either GT’s Westmont, IL or  Troy, MI office.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for providing best-in-class technical support to our customers in the use of our GT SUITE software platform to model the mechanics of vehicle powertrains, full 3-D vehicle systems, as well as other machinery such as electric motors, pumps, and compressors.

Job Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and resolve technical support requests submitted via email, phone, or other channels
  • Be the first line of defense in solving customer support requests and coordinating and prioritizing timely resolution independently and with the engagement of DevOps teams
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of typical business challenges faced by customers and common objectives to appropriately map features and associated business benefits to address their needs
  • Serve as a customer advocate in shaping and driving the Drive Train &Vehicle Mechanics product roadmap, enhancements, and improvements; Conduct independent research aimed at designing and defining new software features and functionality
  • Facilitate customer trainings to ensure customer satisfaction and retention as well as maximum usage of our product
  • Identify trends and inefficiencies to enhance support processes and improve the user experience
  • Mentor, coach, and train new team members

Education, Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
  • 3 years’ work experience designing powertrains and/or engines, including measurement and instrumentation, controls, and SAE projects (e.g., FormulaSAE, BajaSAE, Future Car, etc.)
  • Technical expertise in the following, used to support current and prospective customers:
    • Gear Design
    • Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH)
    • Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD)
  • Experience with the following:
    • 3-D MBD software (e.g., MSC Adams, Simpack)
    • Flexible Bodies and Finite Element methods and tools (e.g., Abaqus, Altair, Ansys, Nastran)
    • Transmission and geartrain applications, research, and/or commercial software tools (e.g., Romax, Masta)
    • Engine/Vehicle Simulation software such as GT-SUITE, AMESim, or other Computer Aided Engineering Simulation tools including Matlab/Simulink.

Salary and Benefits

  • GT offers competitive pay, vacation, sick and personal days, and a work environment that allows you to grow and prosper.
  • We offer best in class health benefits for you and your dependents.
  • We offer a 401k and Roth 401k retirement plans.
  • We provide an onsite fitness center.
  • The primary work location will be our Westmont, IL office. We’ve adopted a hybrid work policy asking employees to report to the office 2-3 days per work week.
  • As an organization, we value collaborating and learning from our peers in person, while providing the necessary flexibility for our employees to have a meaningful work-life balance.

Other Requirements and Notes:

  • All U.S. based GT employees are required to be fully vaccinated by their first date of employment, subject to legally required accommodations.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the US for any employer; no third parties please.
  • Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our company. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire Gamma Technologies community.  Gamma Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

About Gamma Technologies, LLC

Backed by leading private equity firms, Gamma Technologies is profitable, Chicago-based company and a leading multi-physics Computer Aided Engineering simulation software provider.

As the gold standard for engine simulation software, nearly all the world’s automotive manufacturers are our customers.   Our solutions allow automotive companies to meet vehicle performance design goals within stringent governmental emission requirements.  The shift to electrified vehicles presents an enormous market opportunity for Gamma Technologies as our software provides manufactures and their suppliers the ability to reduce development cost and the time required to bring new, energy efficient vehicles to market.  In addition to the automotive industry, GT serves the aerospace, HVAC, marine and other industries.

At Gamma Technologies, we are committed to using technology to make a global impact by helping the industry deliver products for a cleaner, sustainable environment!  We pride ourselves on our company culture which encourages collaboration.  Within a team, daily interactions and outside social events allow us to form bonds that result in higher productivity and job satisfaction.

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