Vehicle Dynamics State Estimation Calibration Technical Specialist
Description
The Role:
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join the Active Chassis Vehicle Dynamics State Estimation calibration team as a Calibration Technical Specialist at GM's Milford Proving Ground. The VDSE Calibration Technical Specialist is responsible for indirectly leading a team of VDSE Calibration Engineers to produce high-quality, on-time deliverables for all vehicle programs using common methods, processes, and procedures. The selected candidate will also have a unique opportunity to influence and develop future VDSE architectures and controls strategies. The ideal candidate should possess comprehensive experience in both performance calibration and algorithm development within the VDSE feature area, as well as demonstrated leadership, planning, communication, teamwork, and prioritization skills.
What You'll Do:
- Provide technical leadership for calibration within the product area and serve as the voice of calibration into architecture, software, and program teams
- Develop common approaches and institutionalize them in Calibration Standard Work (Calibration Procedures, Deliverables, Master Calibration, etc.)
- Improve the efficiency and quality of standard work by systematically driving present vehicle-based tasks into virtual (HiL, SiL, CoSim packages)
- Mentor Calibration Engineers, providing technical training and establishing good communication and knowledge-sharing
- Support Calibration Engineers to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries and flawless launches
- Collaborate closely with software/controls engineers to understand system functions
- Collaborate with calibration engineers to troubleshoot and resolve calibration- and software-related issues that arise during development and production
- Support and approve software change requests related to VDSE
- Support technical calibration peer reviews and leadership reviews
- Lead the Calibration Technical Review Board (TRB): set agenda, drive decisions, track actions, and ensure issues and lessons learned feed back into methods and standards
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
- Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience (vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, brake controls, calibration, etc.)
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- Demonstrated initiative to drive for results in areas of innovation and new development
- Thorough physics-based knowledge of vehicle dynamics, brake systems, tire performance
- Experience calibrating VDSE on production programs
- Thorough knowledge of VDSE algorithms, models, and calibrations
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and motivate the performance of a cross-functional team and achieve substantial influence without administrative authority
- Exercise independent judgment with minimal input from leaders
- High level of analytical problem-solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult
- Strong understanding of C/C++ software development principles and practices
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Hands-on experience with vehicle dynamics performance, limit handling
- Strong experience with Matlab/Simulink and Virtual development tools/environments
- Fluent with in-vehicle development tools (INCA, NeoVI, etc.)
- GM Level 3
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
- Experience working in multiple functional areas within controls/calibration
- Experience developing/executing GM standard calibration processes
- High level of oral and written communication skills
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}.
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