Calibration Specialist – Electrification Thermal Diagnostics and Device Control

General Motors • Oshawa, ON

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

GM is undergoing a major transformation, both in how we operate and in how we will influence the future of transportation. Our Propulsion Thermal Calibration Team is on the forefront of this work, and we are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team as a Calibration Specialist. In this role, you will have calibration responsibilities in Electrification Thermal Device Controls/Diagnostics and System Diagnostics, where you will develop calibration data sets for current and future vehicle platforms, including hybrid applications. We are looking for team members who thrive on being challenged and developing solutions in an emerging domain. You will leverage your engineering training to develop a strong understanding of the physical system and the software controls, leveraging your troubleshooting skills to resolve issues, develop test plans and complete calibration work. This position involves a combination of in-vehicle and laboratory data collection, bulk data analysis, along with related performance verification on bench and in-vehicle to ensure robust execution of diagnostic and controls calibrations. Calibration Specialists engage in cross-functional teams, are expected to handle multiple projects/priorities, and frequently need to balance planned and unplanned work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in SW/Controls development, calibration, verification, or validation.
• Experience with in-vehicle testing, including troubleshooting experience with electrical or thermal systems.
• Ability to complete minor automotive mechanical and wiring work.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis.
• Independent worker requiring little direction and works well in a team environment.
• Willing to gain specific training from a variety of people / techniques.
• Demonstrated adaptability and ability to deal with ambiguity and changes driven by program modifications/updates.
• Strong time management skills, required to meet agreed upon customer deliverables while managing multiple projects.
• Able to contribute to technical projects and work effectively with Local and Global teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to the United States on short notice.
• Valid Driver’s (G) license for Ontario

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree in Engineering
• Experience developing control system calibrations.
• Experience with tools commonly used in calibration: INCA, Vehicle Spy, CRETA, MDA, and/or MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience with ETAS/INCA, Intrepid/Vehicle Spy or similar DAQ tools
• Demonstrated experience developing scripts using programming languages such as Visual Basic, C, C++ or Python
• Experience with OBDII compliant diagnostics
• Knowledge of the bevHEAT Thermal System
• Knowledge of safety critical control systems

Responsibilities

• Develop calibration data sets for current and future vehicle platforms, including hybrid applications.
• Develop a strong understanding of the physical system and the software controls.
• Leverage troubleshooting skills to resolve issues.
• Develop test plans and complete calibration work.
• Perform in-vehicle and laboratory data collection.
• Conduct bulk data analysis.
• Complete related performance verification on bench and in-vehicle to ensure robust execution of diagnostic and controls calibrations.
• Engage in cross-functional teams.
• Handle multiple projects/priorities.
• Balance planned and unplanned work.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level