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Battery & Propulsion Thermal 1D Engineer

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General Motors

Battery & Propulsion Thermal 1D Engineer

Warren, MI

Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative team focused on propulsion related system models including thermal, hydraulic, lubrication and ventilation domains. Build 1D fluid dynamics & coarse 3D thermal models that directly impact design development, validation and eliminate hardware testing. Simulations include battery cell, battery pack, drive units, electric motors, power electronics, combustion engine and transmission related systems.

What You'll Do

  • Conceptualize, build, and exercise analytical system level models for electrified and conventional propulsion systems using 1D software tools (GT-SUITE, AMESIM, MATLAB, Simulink or similar)
  • Integrate plant models of different domains into a larger system level model capable of "Software or Hardware (SiL or HiL) in the Loop" Co-Simulation
  • Provide component-level and/or system-level design recommendations to Design Responsible Engineers based on interpretation of analysis results
  • Own and advance analysis practices and/or tools to improve prediction fidelity and execution speed
  • Collaborate with analysis counterparts across several VDDV teams representing global propulsion systems and vehicle engineering
  • Mentor, train and lead our TCS India colleagues as well as new team members
  • Provide technical leadership and problem resolution by leveraging analysis results
  • Lead efficiency improvement projects, including the development of automation tools via Python or MATLAB

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Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience with simulation, design, testing, or release of propulsion related systems
  • 2+ years of experience with GT-SUITE, AMESIM or similar software
  • Extensive experience with the principles of vehicle propulsion system design, operation, or testing

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in heat transfer or fluid mechanics
  • Extensive experience with test to model correlation processes, considering variation analysis
  • Experience with programming or scripting in Python, MATLAB or similar software
  • Extensive experience with Siemens NX CAD modeling

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202423214
Employment Type: Full Time

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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