General Motors

Calibration Engineer

General Motors$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or related field
  • 1+ years experience in a senior controls or software engineering role
  • Experience in Calibration Development, Optimization, and Validation for vehicle control
  • Skills in data acquisition and analysis using tools like INCA and MATLAB/Simulink
  • Knowledge of low voltage power systems and control algorithms

Responsibilities

  • Deliver calibrations ensuring feature functionality across various control modes
  • Utilize troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve calibration issues
  • Analyze and tune system performance based on large data sets from simulations and tests
  • Organize and coordinate calibration activities with teams
  • Conduct calibration reviews for quality assurance
  • Support identification of resource requirements for calibration development
  • Participate in controls groups to contribute to algorithm development

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote
  • 10% travel to client sites domestically
Full Job Description
Job Description

DUTIES: Deliver calibrations that ensure feature and diagnostic functionality and robustness in areas including but not limited to low voltage setpoint control, battery saver modes, and low voltage load management. Utilize system hardware and software troubleshooting skills to resolve issues and complete calibration standard work. Analyze large sets of data collected during various key-off, parked and driving maneuvers (in simulation, lab, dyno, and vehicle), tune the system response through calibration and identify areas requiring a change in controls. Develop and optimize calibrations to meet performance and timing requirements utilizing Calibration Standard Work. Conduct calibration reviews to ensure high quality calibrations. Organize, plan, and coordinate calibration activities with Lead Calibrators and Electric Power Controls Scrum Teams. Support identification of requirements for resources to develop calibrations. Diagnose and correct vehicle, system, and controls deficiencies. Support resolution of vehicle, plant, durability/dyno, or customer issues. Utilize analytical tools to develop and verify calibrations. Develop, use, and update calibration procedures. Participate in controls groups and support development of algorithms. Participate in development trips and related test activities. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office. 10% travel to client sites domestically.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineer, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or related field of study. One (1) year of experience as a Senior Controls Engineer - Vehicle Control Module, Controls Software Engineer, or related occupation. One (1) year of experience in the following: Calibration Development, Optimization, and Validation including low voltage setpoint control, battery saver modes, load management strategies, and calibration standard work to ensure robust system performance across simulation, lab, and vehicle environments; Data Acquisition, Analysis, and Diagnostic Tools including INCA, Vehicle Spy, CRETA, MDA, and MATLAB/Simulink to collect, interpret, and troubleshoot large datasets from various test scenarios; Low Voltage Power Systems and Control Algorithms including energy storage, power distribution, consumption control, and collaboration with software and hardware teams to refine system behavior and implement calibration changes; and Project Management.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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1908
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