Battery Electrification Diagnostic Strategist

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Milford, MI, USA
Hybrid
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Description
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This full-time position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. However, this position requires an employee to be onsite at least three times per week (Tue., Wed., Thurs.)
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation benefits. All relocation would be at the expense of the candidate for this position.
The Role:
The positions involve significant in-vehicle and lab work, along with related analytical and performance verification activities. Diagnostic Strategists engage in cross-functional teams, are expected to handle multiple projects/priorities, and frequently need to balance planned and unplanned work.
A typical week includes in-vehicle calibration & testing, lab/bench/analytical activities, and collaboration with algorithm/software and hardware engineers. Diagnostic Strategists participate in offsite development trips as well as onsite program team vehicle evaluations.
  • Develop and document requirements required to calibrate an automotive system
  • Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to enable component reuse and adherence to best practices
  • Coordinate requirements development with other activities
  • Provide support to other engineers for root cause analysis
  • Strong ability to efficiently capture and analyze empirical data
  • Design Tests to efficiently identify opportunities for calibration improvements
  • Keep abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
  • Identify and document system vulnerabilities and create mitigation action plans; track corrective actions
  • Plan and execute overall diagnostic development plan
  • Provide leadership and technical guidance for other diagnostic calibrators as they develop and optimize diagnostic calibrations
  • Develop and optimize diagnostic calibrations to meet performance and timing requirements utilizing calibration standard work
  • Identify and procure resources needed for diagnostic calibration development
  • Support resolution of vehicle, plant, durability/dyno, or customer issues
  • Represent the diagnostic calibration team to various program execution and strategy forums
  • Follow all Safety Precautions and Requirements, and treat safety as the top priority during all work activities

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of automotive controls, calibration, diagnostics and/or hardware development
  • Knowledge of and passion for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • Good project planning and leadership skills
  • DFSS Black Belt
  • Experience with tools commonly used in calibration: INCA, Vehicle Spy, CRETA, MDA, Matlab/Simulink

What Gives You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • 5+ years of automotive controls, calibration, diagnostics and/or hardware development
  • 2+ years of on-board vehicle diagnostic experience (calibration, controls, and/or integration)
  • Masters Degree in Engineering
  • Knowledge of software and/or calibration development processes
  • Current or previous role in providing technical direction to others
  • Experience with interacting with senior leaders
  • Knowledge of OBD Regulations (CARB, China6)

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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.
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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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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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  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off provisions for U.S. salaried employees include 15+ paid vacation days and up to 19 paid holidays, with additional leave options available. Allowances can increase with career progression.
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