Energy Performance Engineer

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 Energy Performance Engineer at General Motors has responsibility for the overall balance and optimization of fuel economy and/or range for vehicle programs. Energy Engineers are assigned to a car, crossover, and/or truck program with one of the following key propulsion technologies: conventional, hybrid, or battery electric.

Energy Engineers are a part of an overall vehicle performance development team. They work very closely with Global Propulsion System calibrators to balance fuel economy or EV range with drivability. Further, they work with the broader development team to choose tire properties, aerodynamic requirements, drag loss properties (brake, bearing, etc.), electrical charging routines, noise and vibration effects, mass, and all other vehicle characteristics that are related to energy efficiency.

What You'll Do

Comprehend regulation requirements relative to certification testing

Keep abreast of new and pending fuel economy or EV related regulatory requirements

Uses global energy analytical models to perform fuel economy/range calculations

Identify required vehicle hardware to execute energy development program

Report progress to the vehicle program team on a regular basis

Schedules and plan test and development programs

Work jointly with the Drive Quality engineer to meet program performance objectives

Sets up and operates test and data collection devices and measurement tools

Supports ride evaluation trips and demonstrations

Ensures Magazine demonstration cars represent intended production performance

Exchanges information with others as needed to work across architectures

Understand/evaluate the impact of various control strategies and calibrations on fuel economy/range

Some occasional Travel is required for vehicle evaluations in various environments (grades, temperature extremes)

This work varies at different phases of the development program as a vehicle is taken from initial concept and planning through prototype development and finally to EPA and/or global window label certification and start of production at the assembly plant.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Aeronautical Engineering or related degree

5+ years of related job experience in powertrain development, emissions testing, measurement engineering, propulsion, dynamometer testing, analytical modeling

Experience with analytical math modeling, MATLAB, Unified model

ETAS and NeoVi skilled

Understanding of calibration systems, building and flashing calibrations

Knowledge of the certification process for the US and other global regions

Understanding of basic control systems

In-depth knowledge of hardware and software interfaces

Understanding of vehicle instrumentation and digital acquisition systems

In-depth knowledge of serial data communications

This position requires a valid driver’s license, and the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Aeronautical Engineering or related degree

DFSS Black Belt Certified

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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

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