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Lead Calibration Engineer - Low Voltage Infrastructure

Today Milford, MI

Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times a week, at minimum.

The Role:

This position supports Electric Power System calibrations across all GM vehicles, with a focus on delivering robust and high-performing Low Voltage Infrastructure (LVI) features. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of LVI feature performance and ecosystem health status, ensuring functionality, reliability, and resilience in areas such as low voltage setpoint control, battery saver modes, and load management. This role requires initiative, technical depth, and leadership to drive institutional improvements and influence calibration strategy across platforms.

Beyond technical expertise, we are looking for a well-rounded, high-energy individual who thrives in collaborative environments and can inspire cross-functional teams. Success in this role hinges on strong communication skills, the ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, and a passion for driving innovation in simulation, lab, and vehicle environments. If you're ready to lead the charge in shaping GM's future low voltage systems, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

  • Own and lead LVI feature performance and ecosystem health status across vehicle programs
  • Coordinate calibration planning efforts to ensure high-quality, on-time release of LVI calibration scripts
  • Compile and release high-quality and defect free LVI calibration scripts using tools such as CRETA, ensuring alignment with program milestones
  • Support resource planning and requirement identification for calibration development activities, while facilitating story creation and ensuring seamless integration into Scrum workflows using JIRA
  • Lead issue resolution efforts across vehicle, plant, durability/dyno, and customer domains, driving timely closure and long-term corrective actions
  • Collaborate with Technical Specialists and Subsystem Leads to align calibration strategies across vehicle lines and ensure technical coherence.
  • Develop and optimize calibrations within Low Voltage Infrastructure, focusing on cross-program commonization and adherence to Calibration Standard Work
  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve vehicle, system, and controls deficiencies through collaboration with responsible teams
  • Apply analytical tools to develop, validate, and improve calibration quality
  • Conduct calibration reviews to ensure consistency, robustness, and alignment with performance targets
  • Develop, refine, and implement calibration procedures to support standardization and continuous improvement
  • Participate in development trips and test activities to support calibration validation and refinement

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of post-graduation engineering experience
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience in calibration engineering
  • Proven leadership capabilities with a track record of driving results
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate across teams
  • Highly motivated, tenacious, and curious individual with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
  • Proficiency with industry-standard calibration and SW tools such as JIRA, INCA, Vehicle Spy, CRETA, MDA, and MATLAB/Simulink
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Experience with data acquisition systems and advanced data analysis techniques

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills):

  • Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of post-graduation engineering experience
  • Four or more years of hands-on experience in calibration engineering
  • DFSS Black Belt Certification
  • Experience providing technical direction and mentorship to other engineers
  • Comfortable engaging with senior leadership, including Chief Engineers and Program Managers
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and remove roadblocks to maintain momentum and meet program goals
  • Experience working with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test benches
  • Familiarity with low voltage electric power control features and systems
  • Prior leadership in program-level calibration delivery or feature release.

Key Behaviors:

  • Results-Oriented Mindset
  • Adaptability and Openness to Change
  • Effective Prioritization and Decision-Making
  • Clear and Confident Communication
  • Integrity and Accountability
  • Team Collaboration and Alignment
  • Practical Problem Solving
  • Customer-Focused Approach
  • Respectful Conflict Resolution
  • Autonomous and Proactive

Benefits:

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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Relocation:

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Client-provided location(s): Milford, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202513701
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-28T00:22:51

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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