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Controls Design Engineer

Today Milford, MI

Description

DUTIES: Develop controls and diagnostics using appropriate, common methods for VMEC features and support the growth capabilities to keep us at the forefront of emerging technology in the respective areas such as development of Gasoline Engine, Hybrid Operation, Chassis Control, Transmission, Battery Charging and High Voltage Automotive System applications. Define controls and diagnostics subsystem level requirements that ensure compliance to safety and government regulations while developing GM-internal best practices and meet higher level physics-based requirements with efficient designs using modeling, simulation, data collection, and analysis. Develop controls-oriented model: selection of the appropriate method to control and diagnose a given feature and consideration for system characteristics and constraints with input from multi-functional team. Help define calibration strategies and promote model-based practices in algorithm strategies and calibrations. Support resolution of vehicle, plant, or customer issues related to controls and calibration. Help build tools, libraries, and training material to enable capability growth and support learning of the team. Mentor new employees to help increase capabilities and share knowledge. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.

Additional Description

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study and 2 years of experience as an Automotive Engineer, Software Engineer, or related role. Two years of experience with: Embedded controls and controls and software development; Simulink and MATLAB; Working with and writing C hand code; Agile software release processes; and Unit testing, integration testing using SIL and Lab/HIL/ vehicle environments.

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Client-provided location(s): Milford, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202511989
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-22T00:16:15

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

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