VDDV Global Technical Specialist - HV Battery Electrical Systems

Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

The VDDV Global Technical Specialist – HV Battery Electrical Systems candidate will work on leading edge electrical system analytical techniques and methods to support GM’s future growth to electrify the automobile. This position makes a significant impact by providing technical leadership and guidance for high voltage battery electrical components and integrated systems. The VDDV Technical Specialist will work with the Electrical System Architects, RESS Development and validation teams to develop and virtually validate designs for new and future products, as well as identify priorities for future analysis growth. Additionally, the Technical Specialist will be responsible for setting the strategic technical vision for the team, including leading capability growth and facilitating standard work training globally.

What You'll Do

Provide technical direction to Analysis engineers working on virtual design, development, and validation of high voltage electrical system analysis

Ownership of benchmarking VDDV tools and methods versus industry trends and drive to close gaps

Seek out state of the art tools and methods by working closely with CAE suppliers

Lead capability development projects to virtualize hardware tests

Collaboration cross functionally to integrate team capability to align with Product Release Teams, RESS/ Electrical Development Teams, System Engineering, Development, Validation, and other Technical Specialists to develop optimal design solutions that meet all requirements

Support Code Red and urgent break/fix product issues

Maintain and execute analysis capability development plans

Responsible for analysis procedure documentation and updates

Provide training for new and existing analysis procedures

Responsible to align analysis procedures across various GM teams inside and outside VDDV

Support critical vehicle and propulsion system program gates with technical reviews (PPDRs, VVAs, Peer Reviews)

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

10+ yrs. of engineering experience in design, analysis and testing of electrical system or components

Fluent in Synopsys Saber simulator and MAST Product or equivalent Electrical Data Analysis tool products (Spice, PLECS, SimuLink, Simscape..etc.)

Extensive experience in CAE analysis of high voltage systems and/or battery systems with electrified vehicles (BEV, EREV, PHEV, HEV, BAS) including development of analytical models for following: HV battery, fuse, cable, busbar, connector, contactor, BDU and electrical short circuit

Extensive experience in the application of engineering principles of operation related to electric circuit analysis, electronics, electromagnetics, electric drive systems, control systems, and digital signal processing

Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated technical leadership capability, including ability to:

Successfully lead large and/or difficult projects to completion

Organize teams around challenging issues and projects

Communicate clearly and succinctly to leadership and customers

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Experience in plant modeling and co-simulation

Experience with development and usage of CAD tools

Knowledge of battery cell and battery pack modeling and simulation methodologies (example: Li-Ion, Lead Acid, etc.).

Experience in designing and implementing GUI (Graphical User Interface) as well as core software for technical applications with schematic interfaces

Ex

DFSS Black Belt or higher certification

Experience in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) methods

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}.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

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