Calibrator - Suspension Features

General Motors•Milford, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Calibrator – Suspension Features, within GM’s Vehicle Motion Embedded Controls (VMEC) Steering, Suspension, and Performance Race Software organization. This is a new and fast-growing area of the business with ample opportunities for technical and thought leadership. The Calibrator – Suspension Features is responsible for calibrating features related to a variety of Suspension control systems including the diagnostics associated with those systems. The goal of the calibration work is to provide safe and confident vehicle performance to the customer. Suspension calibration involves significant hands-on time spent driving, evaluating and calibrating vehicles, deep technical analysis of the resulting data, and efforts to continually enhance the underlying algorithm, controls and processes. In addition to in-vehicle work, calibration engineers utilize advanced tools to achieve their goals including vehicle simulation environments, HiL benches and DiL simulators. The engineers accomplish this work among a collaborative team of peer calibrators, algorithm specialists, HiL engineers, system feature owners and performance engineers. The ideal candidate should possess experience with vehicle control systems, in-vehicle performance evaluation, vehicle dynamics, calibration experience in a complex technology area, along with demonstrated planning, communication, teamwork, and prioritization skills. This role will involve the creation of calibration processes, procedures, and methods for an all-new calibration team. The ideal candidate will need to be able to deal with the ambiguity that is associated with a new team.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical degree
Minimum 2+ years of relevant engineering experience (Suspension, vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, chassis controls, calibration, etc.)
Thorough physics-based knowledge of vehicle dynamics and suspension subsystems
Experience calibrating on production programs
Experience with GM standard calibration processes (Stages PoE)
Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and motivate the performance of a cross-functional team and achieve substantial
Demonstrates influence without administrative authority
Exercises independent judgment with minimal input from leaders
Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to other engineers and engineering support personnel
Very high level of analytical problem-solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute new processes
Creates and maintains an environment that enables all participants to contribute to full potential
Familiarity with Virtual development tools / environments
Fluent with in-vehicle development tools (INCA, NeoVI, etc.)
GM Level 2 driving certification and a willingness to achieve Level 3 driving certification
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).

Nice To Haves

MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
Experience working in multiple functional areas within controls/calibration
Thorough knowledge of Suspension Feature technologies and control strategies
Familiarity and experience with calibrating and testing diagnostics

Responsibilities

Champion safety for yourself and of our employees and customers
Calibrate and integrate Suspension features and diagnostics to meet vehicle requirements
Deliver calibrations according to program milestone timing
Work collaboratively with the Calibration Tech Specialist and algorithm/software team to identify and solve issues
Create test plans for diagnostics
Conduct robust testing of all electrical and performance diagnostics for the Suspension system.
Work with performance engineers to seek feedback and ensure vehicle performance meets VTS/SSTS
Develop common approaches and institutionalize work products into Calibration Standard Work elements (e.g. Calibration procedures, Master calibration, etc.)
Improve the efficiency and quality of standard work by systematically driving present vehicle-based tasks into virtual, HiL and CoSim environments
Lead technical calibration peer reviews and leadership reviews for assigned program
Lead resolution of vehicle, plant, service, and customer issues
Provide input to VTS, STS, SSTS, and CTS specifications as applicable
Ensure compliance with government regulations and GM policies
Document and integrate lessons learned from development and field issues into algorithms and Calibration Standard Work
Adhere to all safety precautions and requirements, treating safety as the top priority during all work activities
Position has the possibility to participate in travel for winter testing in January / February for 6 – 8 weeks
Ability to travel for development and ride trips as required throughout the year