VDDV Global Technical Specialist - HV Battery Electrical Systems
Yesterday• Warren, MI
Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role
The VDDV Global Technical Specialist - HV Battery Electrical Systems candidate will work on leading edge electrical system analytical techniques and methods to support GM's future growth to electrify the automobile. This position makes a significant impact by providing technical leadership and guidance for high voltage battery electrical components and integrated systems. The VDDV Technical Specialist will work with the Electrical System Architects, RESS Development and validation teams to develop and virtually validate designs for new and future products, as well as identify priorities for future analysis growth. Additionally, the Technical Specialist will be responsible for setting the strategic technical vision for the team, including leading capability growth and facilitating standard work training globally.
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What You'll Do
- Provide technical direction to Analysis engineers working on virtual design, development, and validation of high voltage electrical system analysis
- Ownership of benchmarking VDDV tools and methods versus industry trends and drive to close gaps
- Seek out state of the art tools and methods by working closely with CAE suppliers
- Lead capability development projects to virtualize hardware tests
- Collaboration cross functionally to integrate team capability to align with Product Release Teams, RESS/ Electrical Development Teams, System Engineering, Development, Validation, and other Technical Specialists to develop optimal design solutions that meet all requirements
- Support Code Red and urgent break/fix product issues
- Maintain and execute analysis capability development plans
- Responsible for analysis procedure documentation and updates
- Provide training for new and existing analysis procedures
- Responsible to align analysis procedures across various GM teams inside and outside VDDV
- Support critical vehicle and propulsion system program gates with technical reviews (PPDRs, VVAs, Peer Reviews)
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- 10+ yrs. of engineering experience in design, analysis and testing of electrical system or components
- Fluent in Synopsys Saber simulator and MAST Product or equivalent Electrical Data Analysis tool products (Spice, PLECS, SimuLink, Simscape..etc.)
- Extensive experience in CAE analysis of high voltage systems and/or battery systems with electrified vehicles (BEV, EREV, PHEV, HEV, BAS) including development of analytical models for following: HV battery, fuse, cable, busbar, connector, contactor, BDU and electrical short circuit
- Extensive experience in the application of engineering principles of operation related to electric circuit analysis, electronics, electromagnetics, electric drive systems, control systems, and digital signal processing
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrated technical leadership capability, including ability to:
- Successfully lead large and/or difficult projects to completion
- Organize teams around challenging issues and projects
- Communicate clearly and succinctly to leadership and customers
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in plant modeling and co-simulation
- Experience with development and usage of CAD tools
- Knowledge of battery cell and battery pack modeling and simulation methodologies (example: Li-Ion, Lead Acid, etc.).
- Experience in designing and implementing GUI (Graphical User Interface) as well as core software for technical applications with schematic interfaces
- Ex
- DFSS Black Belt or higher certification
- Experience in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) methods
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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202601690
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-31T19:32:21
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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