Battery Lab Systems Integration Engineer

GM•Warren, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

At General Motors, product teams are redefining mobility by creating vehicles and experiences designed to be felt, turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard through breakthrough hardware, battery systems, intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. The Lab System Integration Engineering (LSIE) team, a part of a Central Engineering Resource Team, supports various battery, component, and propulsion test laboratories and vehicle garages in Pontiac, Warren, and Milford, Michigan. This Battery Lab Systems Integration Engineering position specifically supports the Global Battery Systems Lab (GBSL) and Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center (WBCIC) at the Warren Technical Center Campus. The role involves the development and validation of current and future battery technologies within General Motors’ electrification portfolio, as well as enhancements to lab infrastructure. The primary responsibility is developing and validating test scripts and associated equipment drivers to meet strict timing requirements, replicating diverse scenarios from DC fast charging in the desert to driving in the Canadian tundra. The role also includes integrating new test hardware, such as large battery cyclers and shakers, into the test labs. The tests conducted directly impact the quality, durability, and performance of electrified vehicles and related products. This position is ideal for individuals interested in state-of-the-art battery technologies, testing methods, system-level integration, and who have a background in computer programming, data science, and test execution. It offers practical, hands-on product and lab development experience in vehicle electrification and is based onsite at the GM Global Technical Center, requiring regular in-person presence.

Requirements

B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar discipline
2+ years of software development experience
Experience in a testing lab environment working with general hardware tools, including tools like, microcontrollers, battery cyclers, power suppliers etc
Demonstrated proficiency in a high-level programming language, e.g. C, C++, C#, Java, Python, MATLAB
Demonstrated ability to design and implement algorithms to automate tasks
Understanding of electrical hardware and ability to interpret electrical drawings
Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of autonomy in a complex environment, managing multiple projects by establishing priorities and deliverables with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

M.S.E. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Battery systems product development and/or testing experience
Ability to understand, utilize, and debug common networking protocols, e.g. TCP, UDP, IP, RS232, Ethernet
Experience working with high voltage DC power systems
Software change control and release using the Git Ecosystem
Experience with unit and continuous integration testing
Experience working with time series databases, e.g. InfluxDB, Prometheus, Diadem
Experience with Agile Methodology and associated tools, e.g. Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence
Programming of test automation systems, e.g. A&D iTest, AVL Lynx, LabView, TestStand, Veristand
Use of common automotive debug and data acquisition tools, e.g. CANalyzer, VehicleSpy, INCA/MDA
Ability to understand, utilize, and debug application specific protocols, e.g. CAN, LIN, mail slots, SPI, modbus
Knowledge of traditional product development, validation and release timing, milestones and methodologies

Responsibilities

Develop and validate test scripts and associated equipment drivers while meeting strict timing requirements
Work closely with product engineering teams to comprehend new product functionality to facilitate the development and implementation of methods for integration with test automation equipment and test scripts
Provide troubleshooting support pertaining to the integration of test scripts, lab equipment, and products being tested
Ensure test data generation, delivery, and storage methods are appropriate to meet or exceed quality standards and stakeholder expectations
Interface with new battery packs to read key parameters such as voltages, temperatures, state of charge, and control electrical connections to lab hardware
Support the lab’s physical networking capabilities by championing collaboration and projects with internal and external IT and test automation organizations
Maintain awareness of testing equipment and methods and evaluate them for adoption, championing innovation projects to integrate new technologies
Work in a collaborative, software release-oriented team atmosphere, actively participating in peer review of teammates’ test scripts and related projects
Identify and engage in continuous improvement projects aimed at maturing existing testing methods, including a push to increase efficiency while maintaining commonality across multiple test stands
Support weekend and off-shift needs as required