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Active Chassis Diagnostic Strategist

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General Motors

Active Chassis Diagnostic Strategist

Milford, MI

Description

Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Milford, MI) three times per week, at minimum.

Relocation:

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The Role:

As an Active Chassis Diagnostic Strategist you will be responsible to lead a group of calibration engineers and engineering support personnel in the calibration development and verification of diagnostics for active chassis controls on multiple product programs.

We believe work-life balance is essential to a team member's success and job satisfaction. This position allows some work flexibility to ensure our diverse team has good work-life integration.

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The features to be developed and calibrated generally fall into two areas:

  • Brake / Chassis Controls Diagnostics (Stability Control, Traction Control, Antilock Brakes, Rollover Mitigation, etc.)
  • Vehicle Motion Control Diagnostics (AWD, torque vectoring,etc.)

The Active Chassis Diagnostic Strategist will work to deliver confident and exciting chassis controls performance on the innovative vehicles that will define the next generation of GM's future.

Work is accomplished through both testing and collaboration with team members. Testing is completed in vehicle work, and vehicle simulation environments, Software In the Loop, Hardware In the Loop benches, Driver In the Loop simulators and driveline dynos. Calibrators will accomplish this work among a collaborative team of chassis calibrators, propulsion calibrators, algorithm specialists, HIL engineers, system feature owners and performance engineers.

What You'll do:

  • Coordinate the development plans to meet diagnostic requirements for all Regions of sale
  • Lead standardized in-vehicle engine calibration work execution
  • Develop and assemble calibrations, working in concert with Calibration Specialists, DRE's and Platform Engineers
  • Coordinate the testing of systems for compliance to Regulations
  • Manage production issues, warranty and JD Powers improvement
  • Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to enable component reuse and adherence to best practices
  • Provide support to other engineers for root cause analysis

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years calibration experience.
  • Demonstrated expert with complex system functions, specifically controls and related vehicle performance interactions.
  • Expertise with INCA/ETAS/CRETA/vCDM and other calibration tools.
  • A valid driver's license is required and ability to operate and subjectively evaluate performance of test vehicles.
  • Ability to travel as needed to support program workload.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

  • High level of analytical ability for unusual and difficult problems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and projects. Demonstrated team building and conflict resolution skills. High level of interpersonal skills and desire to lead/train less experienced calibrators.
  • Manage workload and deliver calibrations to a strict timetable, on multiple programs, potentially globally.
  • Established as a leader, takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isn't afraid to end and move on; is looked to for direction in a crisis; faces adversity head on; energized by tough challenges.
  • Demonstrated history to motivate and influence others without direct line authority.
  • Self-directed to work independently and effectively with others .

Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM

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Client-provided location(s): Milford, MI 48381, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202511510
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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