Vehicle Energy Model and Toolchain Development Engineer

General Motors•Warren, MI

About The Position

As a Vehicle Energy Model and Toolchain Development Engineer, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of simulation tools and processes that predict vehicle energy usage, performance, and efficiency. Your work will support virtual engineering efforts across propulsion systems, including electric and internal combustion engines, with a focus on improving simulation fidelity and usability.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience with vehicle simulation tools and software, or ability to rapidly learn and develop capability
Experience with Simulation and Analysis Tools such as MATLAB/ Simulink/ SimScape, GT-Suite, AMESim, GMSim, CarSim, AVL and/or vehicle controls and calibration.
Knowledge of Vehicle, Powertrain, and Controls Integration
Interest in developing tools and processes to drive increased organizational effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to dissect and leverage analysis and test data
Solid understanding of engineering theory and principles of mechanical/electrical/thermal systems
Desire to over-achieve goals and objectives and effectively represent the tool or vehicle customer

Nice To Haves

7+ years of relevant experience
Specialized advanced degree in vehicle energy systems
Passion for tool development and vehicle Efficiency, Fuel Economy, EV Range and Performance
Knowledge and/or experience in Big Data, Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence
Experience with GM Vehicle and Powertrain Development Process, Advanced through Execution
DFSS Black Belt Certification

Responsibilities

Improve Energy and Performance tool capability, fidelity, correlation, and data analysis techniques
Identify opportunities for tool and model improvement - focus on growth areas such as Co-Simulation, Machine Learning, User Experience, Variation Analysis, Modular Systems & Fidelity Levels.
Train the users of Energy tools and provide support as needed
Collaborate cross-functionally with other focus areas such as Thermal Analysis, Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Controls, Electrification Analysis, etc.