General Motors

DRE - USB Device Charging

General Motors$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Knowledge of microcontroller architectures and memory technologies
  • Understanding of hardware design and failure modes in electronics
  • Knowledge of vehicle serial data communications
  • Proficient in software/hardware requirements writing
  • Knowledge of validation processes and testing tools
  • Ability to translate functional requirements into software models

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain Interface Control Design (ICD) strategy and templates
  • Develop and maintain documentation specific to the commodity
  • Generate and maintain technical specifications templates
  • Lead resolution of technical issues within the product development
  • Update and document learnings in the Problem Resolution Tracking System
  • Coordinate with multiple suppliers across cross-functional teams
  • Lead/manage supplier resident engineers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • GM vehicle discounts
  • Possible relocation benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid:

The successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum, or as dictated by the business.

The Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated engineer who is driven to deliver innovative products that keep our customers safe. Must be a self-starter and must work effectively cross-functionally. Working as an USB Design Release Engineer (DRE) can provide one with a strong foundation of leadership skills. The USB DRE is responsible for definition of requirements, execution of design, analysis, development, testing and management of engineering projects for USB Components where creativity, initiative and independent judgment are involved. Additionally, the USB DRE provides technical direction over a Product Development Team consisting of engineers and engineering support personnel. Responsible for the technical project management and design release of a wireless charging system. This includes managing supplier timing; running PDT meetings; issue investigation and resolution; ensuring part deliveries to benches, vehicle retrofits, and assembly plants.

What You'll Do:
  • Create and maintain Interface Control Design (ICD) strategy and ICD templates
  • Develop & Maintain commodity specific documentation.
  • Generate and Maintain Global subsystem/component technical specifications templates. (SSTS/CTS)
  • Lead resolution of technical issues
  • "Close the Loop" on learnings by updating required information (Best Practices, GM Specifications, Statement of Requirements, Template, etc.) and document progress in Problem Resolution Tracking System.
  • Work cross-functionally within GM, coordinating multiple suppliers.
  • Lead/manage supplier resident engineers
  • Support sourcing activities
  • Generate technical solutions for current, new and major programs
  • Perform complex design analysis
  • Initiate documents to provide engineering authority and to maintain math/CAD data
  • Work with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and to support build programs
  • Validation of your module


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Knowledge of microcontroller architectures, memory technologies, and programming.
  • Understanding of hardware design and failure modes in electronic modules.
  • Knowledge of vehicle serial data communications.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in writing and comprehending software/hardware requirements.
  • Knowledge of software verification/validation processes.
  • Knowledge of testing and associated tools.
  • Capability to translate text based functional requirements into software algorithms and models.
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Master's of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science or related field.
  • 8+ years of related experience.
  • DFMEA training.
  • Knowledge of software algorithm design and software architecture.
  • Engineering Change Management Experience.
  • Electronic Validation Experience/USB IF Certification Experience.
  • DFSS Black Belt Certification.
  • Vehicle Communication Tool Experience.
  • Wiring and USB experience.
  • Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components.


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.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The selected candidate will be required to travel

About General Motors

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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