General Motors

Sr. Virtual Design Release Engineer - Electric Power Systems Simulation

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in computer science, chemistry, automation, electronics, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
  • 3+ years experience in automotive or computer-aided engineering field.
  • Proficient in Matlab or C++/Python programming.
  • Experience with simulation software including CarSim, Prescan, ANSYS, and others.
  • Strong analytical skills for complex problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Establish domain expertise to develop requirements and virtual scenarios for Electric Power systems.
  • Define and execute validation methodologies, including tests for integration and subsystems.
  • Design and implement simulation solutions using various tools including ANSYS and Simulink.
  • Perform correlation studies between simulation and test data and conduct root cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with test teams to replicate failures and support cross-functional validations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefit programs.
  • Medical, dental, and vision options available.
  • Retirement savings plan with benefits.
  • Paid vacation and holidays included.
  • Tuition assistance programs for further education.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Hardware Engineers are a professional responsible for leading the development and design of electrical hardware. The role of the hardware engineer involves various key responsibilities: component requirements development, component design, component validation.

This Virtual DRE role offers the selected candidate the opportunity to be a part of a team releasing game-changing Electric Power (EP) technologies and controls strategies enabling cost effective and power efficient systems delivering improved Power capabilities and enhanced diagnostics to support GM's Zero, Zero, Zero vision for the future. Must be very organized, have strong program management and problem solving skills

General Motors is accelerating the development of virtual simulation technologies for future GM vehicles, and we are looking for a highly innovative, data driven person who works well in a team setting, This person needs to be able to work with sufficient understanding of industry technology trends, solid technical knowledge, critical reasoning, simulation technical skills, and a structured approach to solving problems in both familiar and unfamiliar domains.

Selected candidate will focus on the design release of virtual and/or actual hardware providing an innovative diagnoseable power delivery system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish domain expertise to develop and maintain requirements, use cases, and virtual scenarios for Electric Power systems, incorporating lessons learned and ensuring robust virtual integration.
  • Establish and track quality, performance, and validation requirements across component, subsystem, and vehicle levels.
  • Define and execute traceable validation methodologies including analysis tests for integration, subsystem, and full vehicle use cases.
  • Design, implement, and approve simulation solutions (component and subsystem level) using tools such as 3D ANSYS, Sherlock, CFD, FEA, and 1D Saber, Simulink, matlab, pspice, or other pcb analysis system models.
  • Develop standardized methods and models to execute assigned analysis projects.
  • Establish, document, and maintain common CAE methods and requirements through continuous improvement and development of new analysis capabilities.
  • Perform correlation studies between simulation and physical test data; conduct root cause analysis utilizing simulation.
  • Execute simulation test cases, root cause, generate reports, and support cross-functional virtual validation, including packaging and performance analysis.
  • Develop standardized CAE methods and continuously improve modeling capabilities.
  • Proactively lead design optimization, benchmarking, trade studies, problem solving investigations, and innovation initiatives for improved performance, warranty reduction, launch excellence, and vehicle integration utilizing data driven methods.
  • Lead and support issue resolution including supplier, test, and warranty-related concerns.
  • Collaborate with test teams to replicate failures and develop virtual scenarios for design improvements.
  • Provide recommendations for product and process enhancements based on analysis insights.
  • Lead Product Development Team (PDT) activities for virtual model delivery aligned with program timing and quality targets and driving robust engineering solutions.
  • Manage virtual development projects, status project and validation progress, and present updates to leadership.
  • Ensure execution of quality deliverables including virtual test reports, timing plans, DFMEA, DRBFM, and supplier reviews.
  • Collaborate with global engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders across development and launch phases for successful simluations to drive design milestone readiness
  • Mentor team members and contribute to capability build-up within the Electric Power domain.
  • Support SMEs on the development of new Roadmap solutions
  • Travel as required


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Degree majoring in computer science, chemistry, automation, electronics and electrical or mechanical engineering.
  • 3+ years experience in automotive or computer aided engineering field
  • Proficient in using Matlab or C++/Python programming;
  • Experience in using simulation software such as CarSim and Prescan, Saber, Simulink, synopsys (ANSYS), Sherlock, CFD, FEA, SPICE, MathCAD, or experience in general simulation testing (MIL, SIL, HIL, VIL, etc.)
  • Experience with DNG, FMEAs and high quality requirement development
  • Good analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex.
  • Proactive study sense, Structural and forward thinking, team work spirit.
  • Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Have a serious and responsible work attitude.


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Knowledge of Agile or SAFe
  • Simulation experience
  • Release experience

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

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.

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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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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