General Motors

Technical Specialist - Engine/Powertrain/Transmission Control Module

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience with microprocessor-based automotive controllers
  • Strong understanding of serial data communications
  • Familiar with requirements engineering processes like FMEA
  • Expert in embedded software development and verification
  • Knowledge of hardware design principles and failure modes
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical review processes to ensure compliance with global standards
  • Mentor and guide Design Release Engineers (DREs) in best practices
  • Develop in-house controller designs collaborating with various technical teams
  • Uphold and innovate Bill of Materials (BOM) strategies
  • Oversee supplier development and support sourcing strategies
  • Create and maintain best practices and ensure availability of math data
  • Provide technical guidance for troubleshooting and manufacturing support

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs (medical, dental, vision)
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement savings plan with options for contribution
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance to support further education
  • Employee assistance programs for personal support
  • Discounts on GM vehicles
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role
Engines, Powertrain, and Transmission control modules and will be the global voice for technical expertise for these components and/or subsystems. You'll establish and maintain a clear strategy for the engine/transmission controllers and ensure reuse and technical excellence of engineering solutions and components. You'll work with the key stakeholders from execution, performance, and support teams to ensure common implementation of strategy and to promote technical knowledge for the components.
We are seeking an Engineer with demonstrated technical skills to develop winning/robust BOM strategies, oversee solutions, escalate issues, and deliver continuous improvement for the Engine/Powertrain and Transmission!

Job Responsibilities
  • Lead the controller technical review process to assure compliance with global requirements
  • Mentor DRE's in common processes & act to support DFMEA reviews
  • Lead in the development of an Inhouse Designed Controller. You will need to interface across the Compute & Connectivity Hardware as well as the Propulsion and Chassis Embedded Controls Technology Management Team
  • Maintain and refresh BOM Strategies
  • Intimate knowledge of hardware and software interfaces
  • Deliver BOM which meets Imperatives (Cost, Mass, Investment, Quality)
  • Develop Sourcing Strategies. Support Supplier Development and Qualification (TASL)
  • Maintain Global requirements (SSTS & CTRS Templates, etc.)
  • Create and Maintain Best Practices and Inherent Criteria
  • Approve BOM Picks and assure math data availability
  • Support PRTS Issue Resolution
  • Perform/lead read across for Safety Tether PRTS
  • Perform/lead read across for NHTSA recalls of competitors
  • Support Product Investigations (SFI Process)
  • Support Cost Reduction
  • Create ICDe and ICDm Templates
  • Support CR/DNs
  • Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting activities
  • Leads technical support to manufacturing engineering and production facilities
  • Support global supplier evaluation and localization process
  • Lead new designs/major redesigns as technical experts to ensure success, and monitor global BOD/BOM/BOP compatibility
  • Lead the controller technical review process to assure compliance with global requirements
  • Provide technical guidance for current development or production issues.
  • Participate as a co-leader in the Controller Hardware CCB
  • HW Subject Matter Expert to support software, calibration, and integration issues
  • Support ATW/workgroups for regulations updates.
  • Act as the hardware voice related to new functionality to meet emissions upgrades.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in applying microprocessor-based controllers to automotive vehicle electrical systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of serial data communications
  • In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering process (FMEA, Preliminary Hazard Analyses)
  • In-depth knowledge of verification and validation processes
  • In-depth knowledge of embedded software development, testing and associated tools
  • Understanding of hardware design and failure modes
  • Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
  • Thorough knowledge of design development and test engineering, manufacturing and assembly operations, engineering processes and procedures.
  • Thorough knowledge of vehicle service procedures.
  • Highly developed oral and written communications skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within Electrical and across other SMTs.
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output
  • Very high level of analytical problem-solving skills where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • DFSS Certification
  • Experience in Engine/Transmission Controller Electronics
  • 5+ years of experience in Engine/Transmission/Chassis Controller Electronics
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent
  • DFSS Master Black Belt Certification
  • Knowledge of SAFe Practices
  • In-depth knowledge of verification and validation processes

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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.

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