Engineer – Digital Twin and Validation

General Motors•Warren, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. Engineer – Digital Twin and Validation Join the ARC Robotics Technology Development team and help reduce development risks for next generation automation before it reaches the plant floor. As an Engineer on the ARC Robotics Technology Development team, you will own digital twin creation and sim-to-real validation for advanced robotics across GM. This role focuses on building accurate digital assets, aligning them to physical systems, coordinating with Facilities and contractors to maintain that alignment through the physical build process, and defining and executing validation methods that confirm virtual models represent real world performance. Justification Critical skills needed to support strategic automation initiatives and technology development across GM Manufacturing Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field
Experience with digital modeling, robotic simulation, manufacturing simulation, or digital twin tools
Strong understanding of automated systems, equipment layout, and manufacturing process interaction
Ability to create accurate digital representations of physical systems and environments
Experience developing validation criteria, test plans, and structured test methods
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify sim to real gaps
Ability to work across engineering, Facilities, contractor, and stakeholder teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to support hands on lab validation activities

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Robotics, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Experience with Siemens Process Simulate or similar digital twin and simulation platforms (Nvidia Issac Sim, Roboguide…)
Experience in automotive manufacturing, robotics, or industrial automation
Familiarity with offline programming, virtual commissioning, or model based development workflows
Experience coordinating digital models with physical build execution
Track record of improving sim to real alignment through structured validation methods

Responsibilities

Create and maintain digital twins for robotic systems, integrated equipment, and lab test cells
Develop digital assets that reflect physical layouts, interfaces, motion limits, and process interactions
Work with Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, and Electro-Mechanical Integration engineers to keep models aligned with design intent
Compare digital assets to physical assets and identify gaps in layout, configuration, or behavior
Partner with Facilities and contractors to help ensure lab builds match approved digital models
Drive alignment between virtual and physical environments through coordinated model and hardware updates
Define validation criteria and acceptance thresholds for sim to real alignment
Develop validation plans and test methods to verify digital twin accuracy
Execute validation tests in lab environments and analyze differences between modeled and real world results
Document results, deviations, and corrective actions clearly and consistently
Improve digital twin workflows and sim to real validation practices across ARC