Technical Specialist--Mechatronic Hardware Control Module (High Voltage and Chassis domains)

Description

The Role

Technical Specialist is focused on electrification-based Vehicle Interface & Battery Energy control modules (VICM/BECM) and a second role is offered in the Chassis Suspension domain. Both will be the global voice for technical expertise for these components and/or subsystems. You’ll establish and maintain a clear strategy for the VICM/BECM and Chassis controllers and ensure reuse and technical excellence of engineering solutions and components. You’ll work with the key stakeholders from execution, performance, and support teams to ensure common implementation of strategy and to promote technical knowledge for the components. We are seeking Engineers with demonstrated technical skills to develop winning/robust BOM strategies, oversee solutions, escalate issues, and deliver continuous improvement for the Vehicle Interface & Battery Energy control modules (VICM/BECM) and Chassis Suspension control modules.

Lead the controller technical review process to assure compliance with global requirements

Lead in the development of an Inhouse Designed Controller. You will need to interface across the Compute & Connectivity Hardware as well as the Battery Electronics Advanced Propulsion & Chassis Underbody Teams

Maintain and refresh BOM Strategies

Intimate knowledge of hardware and software interfaces

Deliver BOM which meets Imperatives (Cost, Mass, Investment, Quality)

Develop Sourcing Strategies. Support Supplier Development and Qualification (TASL)

Maintain Global requirements (SSTS & CTRS Templates, etc.)

Create and Maintain Best Practices and Inherent Criteria

Approve BOM Picks and assure math data availability

Support PRTS Issue Resolution

Perform/lead read across for Safety Tether PRTS

Perform/lead read across for NHTSA recalls of competitors

Support Product Investigations (SFI Process)

Support Cost Reduction

Create ICDe and ICDm Templates

Support CR/DNs

Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting activities

Leads technical support to manufacturing engineering and production facilities

Support global supplier evaluation and localization process

Lead new designs/major redesigns as technical experts to ensure success, and monitor global BOD/BOM/BOP compatibility

Lead the controller technical review process to assure compliance with global requirements

Provide technical guidance for current development or production issues.

Participate as a co-leader in the Controller Hardware CCB

HW Subject Matter Expert to support software, calibration, and integration issues

Support ATW/workgroups for regulations updates.

Act as the hardware voice related to new functionality to meet emissions upgrades.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent

Minimum of 10 years of experience in applying microprocessor-based controllers to automotive vehicle electrical systems.

In-depth knowledge of serial data communications

In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering process (FMEA, Preliminary Hazard Analyses)

In-depth knowledge of verification and validation processes

In-depth knowledge of embedded software development, testing and associated tools

Understanding of hardware design and failure modes

Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms

Thorough knowledge of design development and test engineering, manufacturing and assembly operations, engineering processes and procedures.

Thorough knowledge of vehicle service procedures.

Highly developed oral and written communications skills

Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within Electrical and across other SMTs.

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output

Very high level of analytical problem-solving skills where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

DFSS Certification

Experience in Engine/Transmission Controller Electronics

5+ years of experience in Engine/Transmission/Chassis Controller Electronics

MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent

DFSS Master Black Belt Certification

Knowledge of SAFe Practices

In-depth knowledge of verification and validation processes

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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