Design Release Engineer - Aggregator and Extender

GM•Warren, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Design Release Engineer (DRE) - Aggregator Extender Hybrid This position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time to perform most effectively. The employee’s role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired. l This position requires an employee to be onsite monthly. The Role We are looking for a high-performing Design Release Engineer (DRE) who is responsible for definition of requirements, execution of design with GM or supplier’s hardware engineering, GM software engineering, lead/support testing/validation, lead issue analysis/trouble shooting, and management of engineering projects for a key electronic module to support SDV2.0 Aggregator and Extender. Creativity, initiative, and independent judgment to address complex problems using quantitative and qualitative data to find solutions. Exercises technical direction over other engineers or engineering support personnel and may have work direction responsibilities over a small group with specific engineering objectives. You will also be responsible for leading and developing strategic solutions to achieve business initiatives.

Requirements

Working level knowledge of vehicle serial data communications ( Ethernet , CAN, LIN, E-Fuse)
Bachelor Degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science
Minimum 5 years experience in applying microprocessor based controllers (MCU) to automotive vehicle electrical systems
High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
High level of oral and written communication skills
Excellent problem solving skills involving complex systems
Effective interpersonal skills that focus and influence others, including those which may have priority differences with yours

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering
High level knowledge of Electronic Hardware and Circuit Design
High degree of Program Management skills
Experience in the automotive product release and specification process (preferred).
Knowledge of microcontroller architectures, memory technologies, and programming
High level understanding of hardware design and failure modes in electronic modules
Demonstrated proficiency in writing and comprehending software/hardware requirements
High level knowledge of software verification/validation processes
High level knowledge of hardware validation processes
High level knowledge of automotive EMC requirements
Experienced in performing system and component level DFMEAs (preferred)
Experienced using DFSS (preferred)

Responsibilities

Responsible to specify and release Aggregator and Extender and ensure those modules meet all requirements
Responsible for packaging and mounting of responsible components to multiple vehicle programs
Responsible to prepare component hardware and software timing plans that ensure all program requirements and material required dates are met.
Chair a cross-functional Product Development Team (PDT) to coordinate the development and integration of products into the vehicle.
Ensure all vehicle Program Imperatives (i.e., piece cost, investment, mass, base engineering content & IPTV) involving these components are met.
Create/Approve Engineering Change Request (ECRs) to release component and all fastener part numbers
Investigation of design alternatives and respond to Change Requests (CRs) in a timely manner.
Work as a Validation engineer to develop a component validation plan and ensure that the plan is executed in time to meet program imperatives.
Participate in Formal Design, Peer and Quality Valve reviews as required by the Vehicle Development Process (VDP).
Approve Owner/Service Manual/Customer Information Card Content revisions for accuracy, consistency and completeness.
Approve all In-process Electrical test plans.
Approve specific ALDL/DVT/Diagnostic Tool requirements for all new majors.
Support vehicle integration activity for pre-production and production vehicles
Interface with Senior System Safety Engineer to Develop the system safety plan for the Aggregator and Extender according to the GM System Safety Engineering Process
Lead/participate in issue resolution for design and development issues, ECU warranty analysis, parts restriction and report updates as required to Engineering and Vehicle Team leadership
Collaborate in a Scaled Agile product delivery team, comprised of cross-functional company peers and component supplier engineers to continuously prioritize, refine, and deploy component and system features

Benefits

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits : GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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