Controller Integration Engineer (VMEC)

GM•Milford, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Controller Integration Engineer will investigate and solve software and control system problems encountered in products. This role involves troubleshooting HIL, vehicle system bench, and vehicle integration issues using system engineering knowledge to isolate causes, establish root cause, and develop potential solutions. These solutions may involve hardware, software, calibration, wiring, or electrical architecture. This position is part of a group responsible for vehicle embedded control system engineering, focusing on troubleshooting engine, transmission, hybrid, electrification, chassis, and intelligent brake control system issues throughout all life cycle stages on a wide range of GM vehicles. The engineer will collaborate closely with internal development teams (manufacturing, controls development, software, calibration, testing) and other cross-functional teams to address and resolve issues. Invention of more efficient ways to collect and analyze data is encouraged. This position requires creativity and teamwork, as there is little standard work, with the goal of ensuring GM programs and launches are On-Time and have high Quality.

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
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and other key stakeholders 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 troubleshooting, including tracing and correcting faults in vehicle mechatronic embedded control systems.
Identify and root-cause problems in system features, controller hardware, software, calibrations, etc., that result in system operation not meeting design intent or customer requirements.
Support technical specialists to resolve challenging system interaction issues, creating robust methods to predict and prevent integration issues, and developing robust system issue resolving techniques and technology.
Collaborate and partner with technicians and other issue finders to specify and obtain data for resolving technical problems and issues encountered during program development and production.
Provide controller integration issue status to appropriate system issue owners.
Support 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 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.
Support vehicle 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.