Technical Specialist-Powertrain

Position Overview:

Navistar in Lisle is looking to add a Technical Specialist-Powertrain to their Powertrain Platform team.

Navistar is seeking a dynamic Technical Specialist-Powertrain to support our S13 Sustaining Powertrain activities. In this role, you will lead and drive problem-solving initiatives for MY25-26 certification, CARB Omnibus, ongoing Field Quality (FQ), and Product Change Requests (PCR). Youll effectively communicate top issues with peers and leaders, ensuring the Navistar brands high standards are upheld in all R&D activities. Youll collaborate closely with Powertrain SMT, Controls & Software SMT, Calibration SMT, and Certification & Compliance teams to ensure the S13 powertrain remains competitive and compliant in the marketplace. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is committed to maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Powertrain related daily activities
• Drive warranty, field issue, and fault code occurrences to closure
• Review Pyxis Concerns and assign resolutions to responsible owners and follow through to closure
• Interact with Scania team to communicate SW and calibration issues and define release planning
• Manage all Powertrain related Change Requests through CCB meetings
• Program budget monitoring and review, and re-allocation
• Interact with Sales and Marketing for feedback and new feature requests

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
• At least 12 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience
• At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies

OR

• Masters degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
• At least 8 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience
• At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies

OR

• PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
• At least 5 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies or specialized technologies and/or computer science experience
• At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies

Additional Requirements:

• Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Familiar with Engine Cert process
• Experience with Engine OBD and Fault Code
• Knowledge of different Engine systems and features
• High level understanding of Powertrain engine, transmission, aftertreatment
• Understands Navistar Design and Release process in both Engine and Truck
• Eager to drive open items to closure
• High sense of urgency and ownership

Company Overview:

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others dont.

Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite, ReNEWeD and Diamond Advantage brand aftermarket parts.

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at

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Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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