Controls Design SW Engineer at General Motors

Markham, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent degree
  • 3+ years Engineering experience related to embedded controls, calibration, integration, or software development
  • Skilled with software development (C, C++, Python)
  • Understanding of embedded controls development and delivery processes, including SAFE/Agile
  • Experience using embedded controls test assets (SIL, HIL, Vehicle, etc) and tools (INCA, MDA, etc)
  • Expert capability to capture and analyze data to verify system and feature performance
  • Proficiency with control system theory and application to embedded systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of controls designs for complex low voltage related features in C++
  • Research and develop novel solutions to controls challenges
  • Contribute to ART Feature and User Story elaboration into individual work items
  • Contribute to ensuring that definition of done and acceptance criteria are well defined
  • Provide information as required to calibration procedures
  • Ensure compliance to safety and government regulations while following GM-internal best practices
  • Work cross-functionally with System Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, Calibrators, Scrum Manager/Scrum Leader to ensure robust design
  • Collaborate with other team members to define and integrate components, check functionality on the bench and in the vehicle
  • Design and manage key strategic interfaces within deliverables to enable component reuse and consistency to standard methodologies
  • Lead and support other specialists in root cause analysis and resolution of issues related to the low voltage electric power domain
  • Verify functional performance of controls designs through testing (Unit, HIL, SIL, Vehicle), data analysis, and verification of acceptance criteria
  • Document Intellectual Property
  • Participate in the relevant Team and Program Events: Program Increment Planning, DSU (Daily Stand Up), Iteration Reviews, ART Inspection and Adapt sessions etc
  • Build the capability of the team through mentorship, creation of training material, development of tools, etc
  • Identify opportunities and drive improvement initiatives through to completion for process, workflow, and strategic changes

Skills

C++
Embedded Systems
Controls Design
Diagnostics Software
Agile
Power Management
Vehicle Mechatronics

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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