Lab Systems Integration Engineer - Tire and Wheel

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 Lab System Integration Engineering (LSIE) team is a part of a larger Lab Engineering Operational Support Team that is driving common tools and processes for the diverse component, subsystem and vehicle testing laboratories within GM. Our team supports the various testing laboratories as well as vehicle garages in Pontiac, Warren and Milford, Michigan. This Lab System Integration Engineer position will directly support the Tire and Wheel Test lab at the Milford Proving Grounds with the development and validation of current and future portfolio along with enhancements to the lab infrastructure. The LSIE team is primarily responsible for creating automated test scripts from testing methods and procedures and for maintaining the software infrastructure necessary for test lab data flow, traceability, and post processing . We also integrate new test hardware into the test labs. The tests run by the lab directly affect the quality, durability, and performance of vehicles and related products developed by General Motors.
This role is a good fit for a qualified individual who is interested in state-of-the-art testing technologies and testing methods, system-level integration, and has a background in computer programming, data science, and test execution . This role offers practical, hands-on product and lab development experience in the field of vehicle development.
What you'll do (Responsibilities)

• Develop and validate test scripts while meeting strict timing requirements
• Work closely with product engineering teams to comprehend new product functionality to facilitate the development and implementation of methods for integration with test automation equipment and test scripts
• Provide startup/debug troubleshooting support pertaining to the integration of test scripts, lab equipment, and products being tested
• Multi-task and manage several projects in various states of execution, including the plan, design, build, setup, and test development changes.
• Ensure test data generation, delivery, and storage methods are appropriate to meet or exceed quality standards and stakeholder expectations
• Interface with vehicle controller networks and control electrical connections to lab hardware to ensure vehicle communications requirements are met
• Support the lab's physical networking capabilities by championing collaboration and projects with internal and external IT and test automation organizations
• Maintain awareness of testing equipment and methods and evaluate them for adoption, championing innovation projects to integrate new technologies
• Work in a collaborative, software release-oriented team atmosphere, actively participating in peer review of teammates' test scripts and related projects
• Identify and engage in continuous improvement projects aimed at maturing existing testing methods, including a push to increase efficiency while maintaining commonality across multiple test stands

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar discipline
• 5 years of software development experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in a high-level programming language, e.g. C, C++, C#, Java, Python, XML, VB, JSON, specifically C#
• Proficiency of object-oriented programming concepts
• Hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Understanding of electrical hardware and ability to interpret electrical drawings
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement algorithms to automate tasks
• Ability to understand, utilize, and debug common networking protocols, e.g. TCP, UDP, IP, RS232, Ethernet, Modbus
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of autonomy in a complex environment, managing multiple projects by establishing priorities and deliverables with minimal supervision
• Experience with various Database infrastructures, e.g. PostgresSQL

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• M.S.E. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• 7 years of software development experience
• Product development and/or testing experience
• Software change control and release using the Git Ecosystem
• Experience with unit and continuous integration testing
• Experience with Agile Methodology and associated tools, e.g. Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence
• Programming of test automation systems, e.g. LabView, TestStand, Veristand
• Experience with various Database infrastructures, e.g. PostgresSQL
• Use of common automotive debug and data acquisition tools, e.g. VehicleSpy, INCA/MDA, DeweSoft
• Ability to understand, utilize, and debug application specific protocols, e.g. CAN, LIN, Modbus
• Knowledge of traditional product development, validation and release timing, milestones and methodologies

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This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
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