Sr. Design Release Engineer - Propulsion Controller Hardware

About the Role

As a Sr. Design Release Engineer - Propulsion Controller Hardware, you will be responsible for releasing parts and subsystems for production. You will lead in gathering, negotiating, updating, and documenting requirements for the assigned product and will be the single-point contact between GM and the supplier. This position is specific to the Propulsion Control Module (PCM) role within the Mechatronic Hardware Team, which supports the definition, design, and development of vehicle hardware and works closely with the software team. You will be a member of a product development team focused on the delivery of an Engine and Propulsion control module for deployment to one or more of GM's future ICE based vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own and release responsibility for a fully integrated hardware that is on-time and with high quality.
• Lead Controller change negotiations with suppliers and internal key stakeholders and update and release requirement documents.
• Organize and provide all documents for sourcing and provide technical expertise during purchasing process.
• Lead and facilitate embedded controls module Product Development Team (PDT) meetings.
• Responsible for all Electrical and Mechanical interfaces that are defined and documented including packaging of components.
• Coordinate requirements and design reviews with suppliers, algorithm, and software groups e.g., DFMEA, DRBFM, Peer Reviews.
• Ensure hardware prototypes are validated and available for key pre-production vehicle build milestones.
• Assure that production released parts meet PPAP and supplier manufacturing is ready to start volume production at product launch.
• Responsible for reducing controller warranty to meet quality target.

Primary Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• 2+ years of embedded controls experience.
• Basic understanding of software verification/validation processes.
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex and difficult to solve.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills that focus and influence others, including those which may have priority differences with yours.
• This position requires you to be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• 5 to 10 years of DRE experience.
• Experience in the GM component specification and release process.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and electronic chassis systems.
• Basic understanding of vehicle serial data communications (e.g., CAN, GMLAN, & LIN).
• Knowledge of OBD-II diagnostics.
• Knowledge of automotive safety integrity levels (ASIL).
• DFSS Black Belt certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Sickness and accident benefits, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition assistance programs and employee assistance program.
• GM vehicle discounts.

Pay

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.