Descrição
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.
Join GM’s Global Propulsion Development & Validation team as a Lead Development & Validation Engineer. Based at the Pontiac Engineering Center, you will plan and execute hardware-level testing for transmission, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid programs; analyze results; and identify opportunities to reduce physical testing through analysis and virtual engineering. Success in this role calls for sound judgment, initiative, and strong collaboration across teams.
What you’ll do
- Serve as the Development & Validation point of contact for assigned transmission, PHEV, or hybrid program teams.
- Own the Development & Validation portion of the ADV plan, including calibration controls, mechanical, lubrication and venting, oil management, and system-level plans. Align plans and timing with product changes.
- Initiate and coordinate testing to verify functional hardware requirements and calibrations, prioritizing resources as needed.
- Represent Development & Validation at program reviews and forums, including PAPIR, PDT, CPIT, BRT, VPIT, and ERP; lead ADV meetings.
- Incorporate analysis where appropriate to reduce hardware dependencies and support the migration of testing to Global Virtual Engineering.
- Develop budgets and submit material requests (eSpecs, GVBR, and related requests) to ensure builds have the required content.
- Identify and lead updates to CTS, SSTS, VTS (e.g., GMW) technical specifications and requirements based on Development & Validation needs.
- Lead resolution of vehicle, plant, and customer issues.
- Provide input to portfolio studies involving anticipated or approved product-plan changes.
- Lead test-plan execution on prototype properties, assess results against requirements, and deliver reports documenting findings.
- Follow all safety policies and make safety the top priority in every activity.
- Mentor Development, Calibration, Validation, TRACK engineers, and co-ops.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of engineering experience in the automotive or a related industry.
- At least 5 years of powertrain or electrification experience in testing, calibration, hardware development, or validation.
- Proficiency with computers and data-acquisition systems.
- Ability to deliver results with minimal direction, supported by strong planning and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, including mentoring others and presenting to senior leaders.
- Project management experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and build peer relationships.
- Ability to travel for offsite testing, up to 15%.
Preferred qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Experience in DRE, calibration, controls, development, validation, or integration.
- DFMEA experience.
- Experience with ETAS INCA, CAN, vSpy, and Jira.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety policies and regulatory testing requirements.
- Familiarity with systems engineering processes and requirements flow-down.
- Knowledge of the PRTS+ system and its principles.
- Familiarity with Red-X, DFSS, or other formal problem-solving methods.
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.)
Esta função é classificada como híbrida. Isso significa que o candidato selecionado deverá trabalhar no escritório/fábrica da GM pelo menos 3 vezes por semana {ou outra frequência ditada por seu gerente}.
Esta posição não é elegível para benefícios de relocação. Quaisquer custos de relocação serão de responsabilidade do candidato selecionado.
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