Careers

Senior Application Engineer – Drivetrain/Vehicle Mechanics

IL, USA

Gamma Technologies, LLC (GT) is looking for a Senior Applications Engineer with transmission and geartrain experience, especially for NVH applications, to join its mechanical applications team.  This team supports customers who model mechanics of vehicle powertrains, full 3D vehicle systems and other machinery such as electric motors, pumps, and compressors.  This application team is involved with modeling multi-body dynamics, vibrations/noise, friction, and tribology in such systems.  Engineers in this position regularly interact with engineers from the most technologically advanced companies in the world and assist them in modeling advanced concepts.  More information can be found here:  GT-SUITE Multi-Body Mechanical Modeling.

 

Position Summary

The Senior Application Engineer partners with GT customers to maximize the usage and value of our software and leverage these customer insights into future product enhancements.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work with customers to assist them with their applications of GT’s software
  • Incorporate customer insights and feedback into the design and testing of new product features
  • Facilitate customer trainings
  • Lead and contribute to consulting projects
  • Assure quality control of the product
  • Conduct independent research aimed at designing and defining new software features and functionality

Education, Experience and Skills

  • MSME or similar degree preferred; BSME required
  • 3 years’ relevant work experience
  • Technical expertise and specialization in any of the following areas, used to support customers and engage prospective customers via pilot projects:
    • Gear Design
    • NVH
    • Multi-Body Dynamics
    • Flexible bodies

Desired Skills

  • Experience with the following:
    • 3D MBD software (e.g., MSC Adams, Simpack)
    • Flexible Bodies, 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 CAE and simulation tools including Matlab/Simulink.
    • Powertrains and/or Engines, including design, measurement and instrumentation, controls, and SAE projects (e.g., FormulaSAE, BajaSAE, Future Car, etc.), or automotive rebuilding

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:

  • Due to the issuance of Executive Order 14042 which effectively mandates COVID-19 vaccination for all U.S. based employees of federal contractors and subcontractors, all U.S. based GT employees will be required to be fully vaccinated by January 18th, 2022, or by their first date of employment if after that date, subject to legally required accommodations.
  • ALL 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. As such, 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

GT, a leading multi-physics CAE simulation software provider, develops a suite of integrated solutions that guides and accelerates the engineering transformation of today’s products in the transportation, power generation, and industrial equipment industries.

GT’s flagship product, GT-SUITE, an engineering simulation software is used by over 600 companies including all global automotive manufacturing companies GT-SUITE includes a complete library of physics-based modeling templates covering fluid flow, thermal systems, mechanics, electrics, magnetics, chemistry and controls. It supports the entire product development cycle from concept to validation. GT-SUITE applications include a wide variety of engineering systems such as conventional, electrified and fully electric vehicles and their powertrains, engines and catalysts, batteries, motors and power electronics, pumps and compressors, thermal management and HVAC, hydraulics and lubrication, multi-body mechanics and much more.

GT-SUITE software comes with exciting and easy to learn User Interfaces, ranging from 3D pre-processing to real-time monitoring. The entire software platform uses state-of-the-art backend technologies that leverage the growing popularity of high-performance centers and the cloud.

At GT, 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 between all levels at the company, from entry level to upper management. Within a team, daily interactions and outside social events allow us to form bonds that result in higher productivity and job satisfaction.

This job listing is no longer active. To see the current list of available positions, please visit our Careers page.

Application Process

  1. Submit Application

    Complete online application with resume and cover letter

  2. Initial Screening

    Phone interview with recruiting team and hiring manager

  3. Technical Interview

    In-depth technical discussion and case study presentation

  4. Team Interview

    Meet with team members and leadership (on-site or virtual)

  5. Offer

    Reference checks and offer discussion

Support

Working at Gamma Technologies

Licensing includes access to structured support resources and platform updates, helping teams maintain continuity across projects and releases.

Engineering-Driven Culture

Technical depth and problem-solving expertise drive decision-making across product development and customer engagement.

Global Collaboration

Distributed teams across North America, Europe, and Asia collaborate on platform development and customer projects.

Documentation Access

Comprehensive technical documentation, modeling guides, and best practice resources

Release Information

Detailed release notes, upgrade guidance, and information on new capabilities

Connect with a Gamma Technologies Office

Reach out to your regional team to discuss simulation software, engineering services, or technical support needs.