Controller Integration Engineer (CIE) - VMEC

General Motors•Milford, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Controller Integration Engineers (CIEs) are responsible for supporting critical program events, testing individual releases, leading issue resolution in VeSCoM testing, releasing packages, and determining root cause of vehicle level controls issues. They play a key role in software integration to ensure the functionality and performance of software packages and hardware for initial demonstration events, as well as leading triage and root cause analysis for software defects. The CIE also documents issues, documents releases notes, identifies performance impacts, and collaborates with owners on resolutions. In this role, you will investigate and solve software and control system problems encountered in our products, troubleshooting HIL, vehicle system bench and vehicle integration issues using system engineering knowledge to isolate causes, establishing root cause and potential solutions working with BSW, calibration, software, Pre-Production Operations, vehicle plant and product development teams. These solutions can involve hardware, software, calibration, wiring or electrical architecture. This role is part of a group responsible for vehicle embedded control system engineering with a primary focus on troubleshooting engine, transmission, hybrid, electrification, chassis, and intelligent brake control system issues through all the different life cycle stages (early development through launch and through end of production) on the full range of GM vehicles from BEVs and Autonomous vehicles to conventional propulsion and high performance vehicles. You will work closely with our internal development teams including manufacturing, controls development, software, calibration and testing activities, as well as other cross functional teams in tackling a wide variety of issues as they arise and plotting the best path towards resolution.

Requirements

BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Software, Aerospace) or Computer Science
2+ years of experience developing microprocessor-based, real-time control calibrations or algorithms and software in high level language (e.g. C)
Demonstrated high level of analytical ability with excellent communication and interpersonal skills which are required to build relationships with team members and other key stake holders to resolve challenging issues.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple difficult assignments with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results with appropriate prioritizing and planning to deliver high quality results on schedule
Ability to operate a motor vehicle legally on a daily basis
Ability to provide regular on-site support at both Milford and Warren facilities as well as on call support when working offsite

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience developing microprocessor-based, real-time control algorithms and software in high level language (e.g. C)
MS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Software, Aerospace) or Computer Science
Experience with high voltage, propulsion or chassis control systems in the controls development or testing or calibration areas
Experience with HiL benches (e.g. dSPACE), Simulink, Stateflow, ETAS INCA and Vehicle Spy.
Experience programming in Python.
Ability to work in Jira
Experience in vehicle testing or validation/verification at the subsystem or system level
Experience with automated testing (physical or virtual)

Responsibilities

Technical vehicle system trouble-shooting, which includes thoroughly tracing and correcting faults in vehicle mechatronic embedded control systems (i.e., issues/faults that preclude the expected operation and performance of vehicles and the subsequent resolution of those problems).
Identify and root-cause problems in system features, controller hardware, software, calibrations, etc. that result in system operation that does not meet the design intent nor customer requirements (including development activities, buy-off rides, test trips, general fleet usage, durability, VeSCoM Checkout, etc.)
Form and lead cross functional teams including technical specialists to resolve challenging system interaction issues, working to create a robust method to predict and prevent integration issues, developing robust system issue resolving techniques and technology.
Form and lead cross functional teams including technicians and other issue finders to specify and obtain data that is best suited to resolve outstanding technical problems and issues encountered during program development and production.
Communicate controller integration issue status to appropriate system issue owners and management
Lead efforts with test environment engineers for troubleshooting and commissioning HIL/SIL/SOLE systems for executing tests and developing operating scenarios to emulate vehicle functions.
Analyze in-house software by applying debugging tools in troubleshooting issues in the ECU memory management, infrastructure operation and applications code.
Work directly with outsourced and in-house software suppliers, algorithm developers, technical specialists, calibrators and others on cross-functional agile teams.
Develop support strategies for vehicle and bench software updates if users need help flashing software or investigating and resolving implementation issues
Participate in vehicle build events and buy off rides as required