Development and Validation Engineer

Description

About GM

There's never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors. To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

The Role

We are seeking a high-performing Engine Development Engineer, who is responsible for planning, developing, and executing component and subsystem level tests in a world class testing and development facility. Tasks include hands-on testing, data analysis, and calibration development, as well as identifying opportunities for data reduction and migrating lab-based activities to virtual methods. This is an assignment where creativity, initiative, and independent judgment are involved, and effective cross-organizational teamwork is crucial.

What You'll Do

• Execute development activities across multiple programs
• Actively participate in the pursuit of test reduction and elimination, collaborating with design and analysis colleagues and other stakeholders to identify opportunities and grow capability
• Follow development test unit through build process - support setup and debugging to assure test readiness
• Track and report on testing progress and issues
• Develop and execute first-time capable tests for calibration and hardware development
• Lead diagnosis and resolution of issues that occur during setup and testing
• Actively participate in Product Development Teams and work with Technical Specialists to improve current tests and develop new tests. This may involve comprehending related ECU algorithms and associated calibration process
• Utilize and create post processing tools to assure data quality and track usefulness of data in generation of final calibration or reports
• Develop and implement standard work processes and procedures globally
• Interact with facilities, technical leads, calibration teams, hardware release engineers, and others to improve process and test efficiency

• BS in Engineering
• 2 years of Engineering experience
• Demonstrated drive for results
• Previous experience or knowledge in propulsions systems
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others, and ability to establish peer relationships.
• Ability to prioritize work and resource, and work independently with minimal direction
• Proficient with computer and data acquisition systems
• Experience in data analysis to optimize testing or model results

• Experience with AVL PUMA/IndiCom/CAMEO and ETAS INCA software
• Exposure to propulsion system calibration in test and vehicle environment
• Demonstrated experience with engine testing, calibration, or hardware development
• Experience with engine dyno setup and testing
• Familiarity with government test cycles (e.g., FTP, US06, WLTP, RDE)