General Motors

Electric Drive & Transmission Systems Development Engineer

General Motors • $88K — $105K *
Pontiac, MI 48340In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in electric traction motors, drive units, power electronics, transmissions, controls, calibration, or hardware development.
  • Strong understanding of electric machine theory and operation, drive unit architectures, and transmission systems.
  • Ability to deliver results in fast-paced, technically challenging environments.
  • Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills to effectively resolve technical issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and work independently when needed.
  • Experience with first-principles engineering analysis and data analytics techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Support development test units throughout the build process, ensuring test readiness.
  • Monitor and communicate testing progress, results, risks, and issue resolutions to stakeholders.
  • Develop and improve test procedures for calibration and validation activities.
  • Lead diagnosis and resolution of issues identified during testing.
  • Participate in Product Development Teams to enhance test methods and capabilities.
  • Utilize automated data analysis tools to improve efficiency and data quality.
  • Create and implement global test procedures and best practices.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexible reporting structure.
  • Opportunities for mentoring and training for professional growth.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge electric drive and transmission technology development.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering solutions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Electric Drive & Transmission Systems Development Engineer to plan, develop, and execute subsystem-level testing within a world-class engineering development and validation environment. This role is responsible for supporting electric drive and transmission system development through test execution, data analysis, calibration development, and identification of opportunities to improve testing efficiency through automation and data reduction. The successful candidate will also contribute to the transition from traditional lab-based testing to virtual, model-based development approaches. This position requires strong technical acumen, creativity, initiative, and independent judgment, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support development test units throughout the build process, including test setup, troubleshooting, and validation to ensure test readiness.
  • Monitor, track, and communicate testing progress, results, risks, and issue resolution status to key stakeholders.
  • Develop, execute, and continuously improve first-time-capable test procedures supporting calibration, validation, and hardware development activities.
  • Lead the diagnosis, root cause investigation, and resolution of issues identified during test setup and execution.
  • Actively participate in Product Development Teams (PDTs), collaborating with Technical Experts and cross-functional teams to enhance existing test methods and develop new testing capabilities.
  • Develop and utilize automated data analysis and post-processing tools to ensure data quality, improve efficiency, and support generation of calibrations, engineering recommendations, and technical reports.
  • Create, standardize, and implement global test procedures, best practices, and standard work processes.
  • Collaborate with facilities, technical leads, calibration engineers, hardware release engineers, and other stakeholders to improve testing effectiveness, process efficiency, and product quality.
  • Support virtual development activities through physics-based modeling, correlation studies, and data analytics initiatives that enable the transition from traditional physical testing to model-based engineering approaches.
  • Mentor, train, and support the development of new engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing across the team.


Required Skills and Experience

  • 2-5 years of experience in electric traction motors, drive units, power electronics, transmissions, controls, calibration, or hardware development.
  • Strong understanding of electric machine theory and operation, drive unit architectures, power electronics, and transmission systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment.
  • Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, build strong peer relationships, and work independently when required.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments, manage resources effectively, and execute with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency in computer applications, data acquisition systems, and engineering analysis tools.
  • Experience applying first-principles engineering analysis, physics-based problem solving, and/or data analytics techniques.
  • Ability to travel as required to support offsite testing and vehicle development activities (less than 15%).


Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience with industry-standard propulsion development and calibration tools, including AVL PUMA, IndiCom, CAMEO, ETAS INCA, and MDA.
  • Experience supporting electric propulsion system development, validation, calibration, or testing in laboratories, vehicles, or virtual development environments.
  • Knowledge of data analysis, test automation, and model-based development methodologies.
  • Experience with root cause analysis, data-driven problem solving, and engineering decision-making.
  • Familiarity with electric drive systems, electric motors, power electronics, transmissions, and propulsion control systems.


Education and Training
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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