General Motors

Calibration Technical Specialist - Application Torque Controls

General Motors$90K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Chemical Engineering
  • 5+ years of calibration or controls experience
  • Strong background in propulsion system calibration, specific tools include Matlab/Simulink and Inca
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • Analytical problem solving ability with independent judgment
  • Proficiency in working effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Calibration TRB for Application Torque Controls across propulsion types
  • Set direction for best practices and procedures in calibration
  • Provide technical mentoring in control system functionality and calibration strategy
  • Assist in resolving program issues
  • Lead technical discussions with regulatory agencies
  • Support the development of Calibration Procedures as a Scrum team member
  • Provide calibration input to Agile Release Train during initial control system design

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Life insurance and sickness/accident benefits
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • Employee assistance program and GM vehicle discounts
Full Job Description
Job Description

Hybrid: This position allows flexibility utilizing our hybrid-work appropriately model (On-site Tues., Wed., & Thurs.) where team members can work at General Motors Milford Proving Ground, Milford, Michigan or off-site, requiring the team member be onsite to support project needs.

The Role:

The Calibration Tech Specialist plays a vital role in projects, leveraging his or her expertise and cross functional partners to provide the roadmap and building blocks for calibration execution.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead the Calibration TRB for Application Torque Controls spanning all propulsion types
  • Set Direction for Best Practices and Procedures
  • Provide Technical Mentoring (for both control system functionality and calibration strategy) to individuals in and out of the direct group, including global partners
  • Assist in program issue resolution
  • Lead technical discussions with Government Regulatory agencies
  • Support development of initial Calibration Procedure as a Scrum team member for the given area, including procedures for joint venture partners. Lead the refinement of the Calibration Procedure.
  • Support the Scrum teams during job function assignment, master calibration default value assignments, calibration tool development, diagnostic matrix or typing sheet development
  • Provide calibration input to the Agile Release Train or Advanced requirements development team during initial control system design
  • Provide feedback from the Calibration TRB on missing use cases, noise factors, limitations, and assumptions to improve control system performance and capability


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering
  • 5+ years of calibration or controls experience in the field of expertise
  • Strong background in propulsion system calibration, including tools (Matlab/Simulink, Inca, ETAS)
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  • Ability to legally drive a vehicle in North America, meeting GM's Safe Driving rules and regulations
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated technical & professional skills in job-related areas
  • High level of interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with cross-functional partners to meet mutual goals
  • High level of analytical problem solving ability, including independent judgment & decision making skills
  • Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from manager
  • Lead discussions, action plans and solutions to drive issues to closure at the organizational level


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :
  • Master's or PhD degree in Engineering
  • 8+ years of experience in the propulsion torque controls or calibration domain
  • DFSS Black Belt Certification
  • Strong background in Controls knowledge of assigned area
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Agile development process


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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities

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