General Motors

Lead Development Engineer - Combustion

General Motors$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in automotive engineering with engine system expertise
  • Strong knowledge of SI/CI engine systems and thermodynamics
  • Proficiency in AVL PUMA, IndiCom, CAMEO, Concerto, and ETAS INCA
  • Demonstrable problem-solving skills with advanced technology
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to independently manage priorities and resources
  • Experience in data analysis for testing optimization

Responsibilities

  • Lead product development teams to enhance design and calibration strategies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program goals
  • Ensure readiness of test units through monitoring build processes
  • Report on progress and challenges during testing phases
  • Design and execute tests for calibration and hardware development
  • Diagnose and resolve issues during testing and setup
  • Develop global work processes and standard operating procedures
  • Migrate lab work to mathematical models for analysis
  • Mentor and train new engineers for skill development

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexible reporting requirements
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a pioneering technology department
  • Access to cutting-edge testing and development facilities
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Potential for travel to offsite testing locations less than 10%
Full Job Description
Job Description

Role Summary

We are looking for a hard working Lead Combustion System Development Engineer, who is responsible for planning, developing, and executing subsystem level tests in a world class testing and development facility. Tasks also include leading cross functional development teams, data analysis, calibration development, identifying opportunities for data reduction, while leading the migration of lab-based activities to math. This is an assignment where creativity, initiative and independent judgment are involved, and effective cross-organizational teamwork is crucial.

Key Responsibilities
• Actively lead the Product Development Teams while working with Technical Experts to improve design features, calibration strategies and current test methods. This may involve comprehending related ECU algorithms, associated calibration process, and evaluation of virtual metrics supporting hardware
• Collaborate with design, 1D and 3D analysis teams to collectively achieve program goals
• Track development test unit through build process - support setup and debugging to assure test readiness
• Track and report on testing progress and issues
• Develop and execute first-time capable tests for calibration and hardware development
• Lead diagnosis and resolution of issues that occur during setup and testing
• Utilize and create post processing tools to assure data quality and track usefulness of data in generation of final calibration or reports
• Develop, implement, and update standard work processes and procedures globally
• Interact with facilities, technical leads, calibration teams, hardware release engineers, and others to improve process and test efficiency
• Support math-based activities, migrating additional work from Road and Lab to Math based models and data analysis
• Train, Mentor, and develop new engineers

Required Skills and Experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in automotive engineering with engine system knowledge
• Experience in spark ignited / compression ignited (SI/CI) engine systems, thermodynamic, and emission formation mechanisms
• Experience with all SW tools consisting of AVL PUMA, IndiCom, CAMEO, Concerto and ETAS INCA software
• Demonstrated drive for results
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills in leading edge technology applications
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others, and ability to establish peer relationships.
• Ability to prioritize work, resources, and work independently with minimal direction
• Proficient with computer and data acquisition systems
• Experience in data analysis to optimize testing or model results
• Ability to travel as required for offsite testing (less than 10%)

Preferred Skills and Experience
• Proficient use with AVL PUMA/IndiCom/CAMEO and ETAS INCA software
• Experience with propulsion system calibration in test and vehicle environments
• Knowledge and 10+ years experience with SI/CI combustion system component interactions, aftertreatment systems engine testing, calibration, model based controls, single cylinder engine operation, and hardware development tradeoffs
• Experience with engine dynamometer instrumentation/devices and emissions measurement systems
• Familiarity with government test cycles (e.g., FTP, US06, WLTP, RDE, RMC, LLC, HHDDT)
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}.The selected candidate will be required to travel

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