General Motors

Controls Design Engineer

General Motors$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Two years of experience in embedded controls or controls software development
  • Proficient in Simulink and MATLAB for control systems development
  • Experience with controls software development in C programming
  • One year of experience with plant modeling and/or system modeling tools

Responsibilities

  • Create innovative control strategies and diagnostics for General Motors applications
  • Develop algorithms for vehicle features and systems with a focus on cutting-edge technology
  • Research and devise solutions for complex control issues across multiple domains
  • Collaborate with Systems Engineers on vehicle and subsystem requirements
  • Develop algorithms from scratch, including software architecture and implementation
  • Conduct functionality checks on vehicle systems and components
  • Define and implement software unit tests and vehicle tests based on customer needs

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote
  • 10% travel required for domestic and international projects
Full Job Description

Job Description

DUTIES: Create new control strategies, diagnostics, and communication methods to support all applications in the General Motors Portfolio. Develop controls and diagnostics using appropriate, common methods for VMEC features and support the growth capabilities to keep us at the forefront of emerging technology. Develop algorithms for various vehicle features and systems. Research and develop novel solutions to various controls problems that cover multiple domains including chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal. Continually push technology to lead and define the new state of art for control and system simulation. Collaborate with Systems Engineers to define vehicle, sub-system, and behavioral requirements. Develop robust algorithms for vehicle systems from a clean sheet, including software architecture, implementation, integration, and test. Collaborate with other teams to define and integrate components, check functionality on the bench and on the vehicle. Define software unit tests, HIL, and vehicle tests from customer expectations and system requirements. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office. 10% travel international and domestically.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree. Two years of experience in the job offered or related engineering position. Two (2) years of experience with: embedded controls or controls software development; Simulink, MATLAB; and controls software development in C programming. Must also have one year of experience with: plant modeling and/or analysis tools; and system Modeling and Simulation including Software, Hardware, Model in-the-loop.

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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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157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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