Job Description
Job Description Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Milford, MI) three times per week, at minimum.
The Role: GM's Low Voltage Electric Power Systems and Infrastructure group is looking for a highly capable, highly motivated Technical Specialist of Electric Power (12V and Low-Voltage System) Calibration. The position is located at the Milford Proving Grounds in a unique facility dedicated to hybrid/EV/AV development.
The Technical Specialist – Electric Power Calibration engineer is responsible for leading a team of Calibration Engineers to produce high-quality, on-time deliverables for all Electrification and ICE vehicle programs using common methods, processes, and procedures. The selected candidate will also have a unique opportunity to develop future Electric Power architectures.
What You’ll do: - Technical leader for Electric Power (12V and Low-Voltage System) calibration for all Electrification and ICE vehicle programs.
- Lead the development of calibration strategies
- Develop common approaches and institutionalize them in Calibration Standard Work (Calibration Procedures, LADV Plan (Cal Planner), Deliverables, Master Calibration, etc).
- Improve the efficiency and quality of Calibration Standard Work by systematically driving present vehicle-based tasks into Lab and/or Math/Virtual environments.
- Mentor Calibration Engineers, providing technical training and establish good communication and knowledge-sharing.
- Support the resolution of development issues.
- Serve as a technical leader in multiple Scrums/TRBs. Lead a Calibration TRB.
- Represent Electric Power Calibration in partnership with VMEC through the development of Electric Power Controls
- Support Chief Engineer calibration reviews and cross-program calibration reviews.
- Support Calibration Engineers to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries and flawless launches.
- Support resolution of vehicle, plant, service, and customer issues.
- Serve as a representative to associated Hardware PMT(s) as applicable
- Provide input to Subsystem and Hardware Component Technical Specifications as applicable.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations and GM-internal policies.
- Document and integrate Lessons Learned from development and field issues into updated/new algorithms and Calibration Standard Work.
- Actively participate in ATW and advanced calibration projects ensuring calibration requirements are captured in hardware and controls architecture design.
- Adhere to all safety precautions and requirements, treating safety as the top priority during all work activities.
Additional Job Description Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of relevant job-related engineering experience
- Strong background in calibration/controls, including associated tools (MATLAB, Simulink, INCA, CRETA, NeoVI, Cal Check, etc.)
- Expertise with 12V/Low Voltage Electric Power Systems and/or Controls (low voltage setpoint control, battery saver modes, and low voltage load management)
- Thorough knowledge of calibration process and Calibration Standard Work
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to: Provide technical direction to other engineers and engineering support personnel, Drive global and industry decisions, Lead discussions, action plans, and solutions to drive issues to closure
- Expertise with 12V/Low Voltage Electric Power Systems and/or Controls
- Exercises independent judgment with minimal input from Engineering Group Manager
- High level of analytical problem-solving ability, including independent judgment and decision-making skills
- High level of interpersonal skills to motivate and work effectively with cross-functional partners to meet mutual goals
- Creates and maintains an environment that enables all participants to contribute to full potential.
- High level of oral and written communication skills
- Ability to legally drive a vehicle in North America, meeting GM’s Safe Driving rules and regulations
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- DFSS Black Belt Certification.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)- Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering
- Experience working in multiple functional areas within Electrification or ICE controls/calibration
- Experience as a Calibration Technical Specialist
- Publications and/or patents in Electric Power systems/controls/calibration
- Knowledge and understanding of Scaled Agile Framework’s version 5.0 of the Agile development process
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