Traction Control (TCS) Calibration Technical Specialist

General Motors • Milford, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The TCS Cal Technical Specialist is responsible for leading a team of TCS Calibration Engineers to produce high-quality, on-time deliverables for all vehicle programs using common methods, processes, and procedures. The selected candidate will also have a unique opportunity to develop future TCS performance features and control strategies, as well as retain ownership of selected vehicle calibration responsibilities within the team. Candidates should possess comprehensive experience with traction control performance & evaluation, vehicle dynamics, calibration experience in a complex technology area, along with demonstrated leadership, planning, communication, teamwork, and prioritization skills.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience (vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, brake controls, calibration, etc.)
• Thorough physics-based knowledge of vehicle dynamics and performance
• Experience calibrating TCS on production programs
• Thorough knowledge / understanding of TCS algorithms and control philosophies
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and motivate the performance of a cross-functional team and achieve substantial 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
• Hands-on experience with vehicle dynamics performance, limit handling, and off-road performance
• Strong experience with Matlab/Simulink and CarSim
• Fluent with in-vehicle development tools (INCA, NeoVI, etc.)
• GM Level 3 & OR1 driver

Nice To Haves

• MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience (vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, brake controls, calibration, etc.)
• Experience working in multiple functional areas within controls/calibration
• Experience developing/executing GM standard calibration processes
• GM Level 4 & OR2 driver

Responsibilities

• Champion the safety of our employees and customers
• Technical leader for TCS Calibration for all IBAC (GM in-house brake control) vehicle programs
• Lead TCS calibration strategic direction and support associated algorithm development for the feature area
• Develop common approaches and institutionalize them in Calibration Standard Work (Calibration Procedures, LADV, Deliverables, Master Calibration, etc.)
• Improve the efficiency and quality of Standard Work by systematically driving present vehicle-based tasks into virtual, HiL and CoSim work packages
• Mentor Calibration Engineers, providing technical training and establish good communication and knowledge-sharing
• Support the resolution of TCS development issues
• Serve as a technical leader in multiple forums
• Support and approve software change requests related to TCS
• Define major calibration variants on each program
• Develop GVBR vehicle usage requests
• Develop feature rollout plans
• Support technical calibration peer reviews and leadership reviews
• Support Calibration Engineers to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries and flawless launches
• Support 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
• Actively participate in ATW and Advanced Calibration projects related to TCS
• Adhere to all safety precautions and requirements, treating safety as the top priority during all work activities

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior