General Motors

Loose Piece Reflash Solutions Engineer – Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV

General Motors • $90K — $120K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience with ECUs, embedded systems, or in-vehicle software programming/flashing.
  • Expertise in developing hardware/software tools for ECU communication and diagnostics.
  • Deep understanding of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet).
  • Proficiency with vehicle diagnostic and calibration tools (NeoVI, vSPY, etc.).
  • Experience managing ECU reflash or software deployment workflows at bench or vehicle level.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and end-of-line (EOL) processes related to software flashing.
  • Capable of troubleshooting software, hardware, and network issues in vehicle contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build hardware/software tools for ECU programming.
  • Execute ECU flashing activities across GM manufacturing sites.
  • Collaborate with teams to refine reflash processes.
  • Develop and deliver training and documentation for team members.
  • Maintain a safe work environment compliant with policies and regulations.
  • Encourage a proactive, innovative work culture that adapts to change.
  • Build strategic relationships across departments to enhance coordination.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available for candidates.
  • Full-time, onsite work arrangement at Warren Tech Center.
  • Up to 50% travel for deployment support across sites.
  • Opportunity to develop cutting-edge ECU solutions in a collaborative environment.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Work Arrangement - Onsite

The successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Tech Center on a full-time basis. This role requires up to 50% domestic and international travel.

WHY: The purpose of this role is to reduce vehicle yard holds, ensure product quality, and optimize the reflash process by designing, implementing, and deploying an ECU reflash solution across our manufacturing facilities. This role will be responsible for launching a productionized solution at each site and enabling successful startup and execution.

WHAT: As a reflash solutions engineer, you will build reflash hardware and software tooling solutions to program ECUs at the bench level then take it to GM production facilities.

HOW: Supporting the manufacturing plants to make it happen for our customers.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Design and build hardware and software tooling to support programming of multiple ECUs.
  • Execute ECU flashing activities across GM manufacturing sites.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to understand and improve current reflash processes.
  • Develop and deliver training for new team members and contractors, and create clear, standardized documentation.
  • Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Foster a forward0thinking work culture that embraces change and proactively addresses future organizational and industry challenges.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships across software, manufacturing, and program management teams to align efforts and drive future innovation.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Hands-on experience with ECUs, embedded systems, or in-vehicle software programming/flashing.
  • Experience designing or working with hardware/software tools used for ECU communication, diagnostics, or reprogramming.
  • Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet).
  • Experience using vehicle diagnostic and calibration tools (e.g., NeoVI, vSPY, DPS, or equivalent).
  • Experience developing or supporting ECU reflash or software deployment workflows (bench or vehicle-level).
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing and end-of-line (EOL) processes, including software flashing, validation, and issue resolution.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot software, hardware, and network interaction issues in vehicle or production environments.
  • Experience collaborating across software, electrical engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Willingness to travel (up to 50%) to support deployment across GM manufacturing sites.

What Could Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience developing custom reflash tooling (hardware interfaces, scripts, automation frameworks).
  • Familiarity with software release processes, versioning, and breakpoint management.
  • Experience working in vehicle assembly plants, launch environments, or manufacturing engineering.
  • Understanding of SDV architecture and vehicle software integration in production environments.
  • Experience creating standard work, technical documentation, or training materials.
  • Exposure to automation, scripting, or data analysis (e.g., Python, test automation, logging tools).
  • Bachelor0degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
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 onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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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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