Program Body Calibration Engineer
Today• Warren, MI
Description
The Role:
7th / 6th Level Calibration Engineer
At General Motors, we are looking for a hard-working person who enjoys taking on challenges and following through with robust solutions to join our Body Control Calibration and test team! Calibration and test engineers work with vehicles, software, and algorithms to design and release Body Control Module (BCM)/External Lighting Module (ELM) calibrations to meet customer designs and performance requirements. They support the lead calibrator and software strategist, as well as stakeholders including the members of the vehicle platform, hardware, manufacturing plant and quality team. This is a critical role that ensures the integration to vehicles performs at world class levels to meet program objectives and industry regulations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing technical complexity, program scope, and program breadth combine to execute calibration deliverables on time with quality. You will be the person that works collaboratively and cross functionally to ensure correct and robust calibrations are released on time every time. Span of control will include work on multiple body domain features and functions, multiple product lines (Gas, Diesel, Electrification, Hybrid), systems that are subject to regulatory compliance (ex FMVSS/CMVSS, etc.) and collaboration with key global development teams.
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What You'll do:
- Follow best practices and procedures to calibrate and test systems to meet product goals, and provide feedback for continuous improvement
- Develop Body Controls Configuration/Performance Calibrations for deployment to GM Vehicle Programs
- Investigate and research calibration settings based on CALBOM notes.
- Help train new calibration engineers on calibration and test processes.
- Support Calibration Reviews with other Calibration Engineers, Software Strategists, and Calibration Technical Specialists.
- Support CG testing requirements with test engineers.
- Support root cause analysis.
- Lead troubleshooting activities for complex system issues across programs
- Identify and document calibration vulnerabilities and build mitigation action plans; track corrective actions.
- Attend software VSE meetings and report back required timing.
- Keep abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Adhere to all safety requirements, treat safety as the top priority and lead by example during all work activities.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of technical and/or manufacturing engineering experience.
- Experience with data acquisition and analysis on complex problems
- Knowledge of vehicle systems
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
- experience motivating others, can manage multiple projects and deadlines, and has experience with several vehicle systems/component domains.
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate test vehicles.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)
- Master of Science in Engineering
- 3+ years of experience with in-vehicle testing and calibration, including use of tools (ETAS/INCA, Intrepid/VSPY, etc.) for data acquisition and analysis.
- DRE Experience.
- Experience leading or giving direction to others.
- Experience with scripting (Matlab, Python, etc.) to support automation and making processes more efficient.
- Simulink Autocode and C hand code.
- Knowledge of control theory and model-based design.
- Automotive OEM experience.
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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202602302
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-05T00:06:42
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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