Description
Work Arrangement:Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at the Markham or Oshawa offices of General Motors, with the expectation that the employee will be onsite 3 days a week on average.Introduction:The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, testing and implementation of embedded software for automotive control systems as part of the Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls (VMEC) engineering department at General Motors Canada.As Controls Developer or Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing controls and diagnostics algorithms for our vehicle dynamics and brake features. You will be an integral part of the requirements development process. You will have the opportunity to create advanced algorithm to deliver to the requirements with full complement of support from various experts, including scrum managers and system architects. You will work in partnership with test engineering to ensure highest quality.Key Responsibilities:Work in a scrum team to design and develop embedded software for vehicle chassis/brake control systems using C code and/or MATLAB Simulink while adhering to relevant best practicesCollaborate with Systems and Sub-Systems Engineers to define vehicle, sub-system, and behavioral requirementsMeet higher level physics-based requirements with efficient designs using modeling, simulation, data collection, and analysisDefine software unit tests, conduct software/hardware-in-the-loop and vehicle tests, and ensure thorough software testingSupport resolution of vehicle, plant, or customer issues related to controls, diagnostics and calibrationsWorks cross-functionally with System Engineers, Software Engineers, Feature/Function Engineers, Calibrators, Scrum Manager and Scrum Leader to ensure robust designDesign test cases to ensure thorough software testing at unit, component and integrated level; execute model/code equivalency testingArchive software components into repository databases and coordinate database retention efforts between controls and software teamsTravel as required to Michigan, U.S.A. Average travel is about 2 weeks a yearRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree Engineering (Mechatronics, Software, Electrical, Computer), Computer Science or related field.1 to 3 years of engineering experience related to embedded controls or diagnostics developmentHigh level of proficiency in designing, developing and debugging physics-based C codeExperience with MATLAB Simulink modelingStrong understanding of vehicle dynamics and motion control principlesExperience with software configuration management processes and tools (eg: Git Ecosystem)Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment with sometimes incomplete requirementsExcellent communication skills and a passion for innovation in automotive technologyMust be legally allowed to work in Canada and able to travel to the USMust have a valid Canadian driver's license
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Additional Description
Preferred Qualifications:MS or PhD in Engineering with focus on controls.Experience in plant modeling and analysis tools, MIL, SIL, HIL TestingExperience with testing methods and techniques (test-driven development and behavior-driven development (TDD and BDD))Expertise in hand-code development of controls algorithmsCAN and LIN communication protocol knowledgeExperience working in an agile environmentBenefits Overview: The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
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