Staff Transmission Calibration Technical Specialist

General Motors
Milford, MI

Description

The Role:

We are seeking a driven Transmission Calibration Technical Specialist (Cal TS) / Engineering Leader for specific transmission calibration technology across multiple transmission product lines. Lead the development of calibration strategies. Develop best common approaches and institutionalize them into documentation of Calibration Standard Work including:

Calibration Guides

Calibration Work Deliverables

Master Calibration

Algorithm changes

S PRTS tethers and PRD

This position offers the opportunity to exercise independent judgement and decision making while leading very broad and/or numerous projects with high degree of difficulty. Calibration Technical Specialists set the bar for GM’s key behaviors.

What You Will Do:

Proactively identify performance improvement, efficiency, and quality of Calibration Standard

Work by systematically driving action into Virtual and Lab environments.

Lead a Calibration TRB.

Transmission calibration representative and advocate in software Scrums/TRBs to guide technical detail of software changes.

Actively participate in ATW and advanced calibration projects, ensuring calibration requirements are captured in hardware and controls architecture designs.

Assist the resolution of development issues in dyno, vehicle, factory, field service, and customer vehicles.

Support Calibration Engineer work to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries and flawless launches. Support Chief Engineer calibration reviews and cross-program calibration reviews. Actively participate in RPR2/Running Changes on vertical programs. Review deviations to best practice.

Mentor engineers with technical training, career advice, and knowledge-sharing.

Provide input to Subsystem and Hardware Component Technical Specifications as applicable.

Ensure compliance with government regulations and GM-internal policies.

Facilitate work practices that 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, Software Engineering, or equivalent

Minimum 8 years of relevant job-related engineering experience

Transmission calibration expert. Thorough knowledge of existing transmission calibration process and Calibration Standard Work. Strong background in calibration and controls, including associated tools (INCA, MDA, CRETA, NeoVI, Cal Check, etc.)

Fluent with complex system functions (i.e. engine, transmission, electric propulsion), specifically controls and related vehicle performance interactions.

Possesses strong analytical problem-solving ability, including independent judgment and decision-making skills with minimal input from Engineering Group Manager

Capability to manage high workload and help deliver calibrations to a strict timetable, on multiple programs, potentially globally.

Established as a leader, takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isn’t afraid to end and move on; is looked to for direction in a crisis; faces adversity head on; energized by tough challenges and conflict resolution.

Creates and maintains an environment that enables all diverse participants to contribute to full potential. High level of interpersonal skills to motivate and work effectively with cross functional partners to meet mutual goals.

Adept to lead teams and projects, including colleagues without direct line authority. High level of interpersonal skills and desire to lead/train less experienced calibrators.

Demonstrated high level of presentation, verbal, and written communication skills including the awareness and skill to communicate effectively with global colleagues who have different language and cultural work styles.

Valid driver's license and the ability to legally operate test vehicles in meeting GM Safe Driving rules and regulations.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally, generally less than 4 weeks per year.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

5+ years Transmission Calibration experience working in multiple functional areas within

Transmission controls/calibration/diagnostics

Cross-sector experience (Engine Calibration, Algorithm, Hardware Systems Development, DRE, etc)

Capability in Amesim, C, C++, Python, GMSIM, Matlab, Simulink

Knowledge and understanding of Scaled Agile Framework development process and control theory

DFSS Black Belt Certification

Master or PhD degree in Engineering

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.

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

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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Posted 2026-02-26

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