Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week, at minimum.
The Role
GM's Battery, Propulsion & Sustainability (BPS) group is seeking an energetic, innovative, and team-oriented individual to join the Cell Development and Validation group. The candidate will ensure our EV battery cells delight our customers with built-in safety, reliability, and performance. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to help shape a growing area within GM, then this may be a position for you.
In this role you will be building an understanding of the critical materials, features, and processes that go into industry-leading EV battery cells.
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Learn and grow in these areas:
- Li-ion cell & sub-component key design characteristics and manufacturing processes
- Modeling and simulation necessary to create a "digital twin" of a battery cell to enable rapid development cycles
- Direct physical testing to help establish/supplement the "digital twin"
- Techniques to characterize the structural, thermal, and electro-chemical performance of the cell
- Creating & delivering informative and persuasive, executive-level communications
- Leveraging data to identify insights and drive objective decisions
- Using team-based problem solving and creative solutions on evolving issues
- Leading with influence and building relationships with people from Advanced Engineering, Program Teams, Virtual Engineering, Calibration, and Manufacturing
- Strategic management of resources (people, hardware, analysis time)
What You'll Do
- Champion the execution of comprehensive virtual and hardware-based Development, and Validation Plan
- Quantify the performance of GM's cell portfolio, from advanced / ATW up to production
- Assess, quantify, and convey program risks to leadership for informed decision-making
- Develop DFMEAs/DRBFM (Design Review Based on Failure Modes) and improved detection methods to reduce high-risk failure modes
- Prioritize workload and negotiate resources necessary to support activities
- Develop new evaluation techniques to support the rapid evolution of GM battery and cell design
- Mentor and further training opportunities for new and/or less-experienced colleagues
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or Chemistry
- Effective interpersonal skills when working with a team to solve complex problems
- Proficiency with analytical thinking and data analysis techniques
- Strong initiative, autonomy, and drive for timely problem solving
- Ability to shape clear & concise presentations while tailoring content to the specific audience
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of Li-ion cell design, virtual analysis, manufacturing, and testing methods
- Experience in one or more of these areas: laboratory testing, validation, development, VMEC/controls, calibration, and/or design release
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and to make sound recommendations
- Experience with virtual modeling and simulation of mechanical, electrical, sealing, chemical, and/or combustion systems
- A passion for engineering excellence and track record of seeking solutions to challenging problems
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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