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Senior Advanced Propulsion Engineer - Electric Motors

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Senior Advanced Propulsion Engineer - Electric Motors

Warren, MI

Description

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

The Role

The Senior Advanced Propulsion Engineer will be focused on traction motors within the Advanced Drive Systems & Motors team in the Advanced Engineering organization. You'll be responsible for definition of requirements, execution of design, analysis, development, and testing of electric motors. You'll provides technical direction to other engineers, or engineering support personnel.

What You'll Do

• Leads & coordinates new propulsion technologies of electric machines for Advanced Hybrid & Electric Vehicle architectures and programs.

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• Develops concepts and models of electric machines for system level analyses.

• Generates technical solutions to improve efficiencies for current and new electric motor designs.

• Provides technical leadership for advanced motor technology discussions with peers.

• Performs complex analysis on new electric motors in conjunction with overall architecture of propulsion systems.

• Develops engineering designs including subsystems and components of motors and power electronics.

• Implements engineering changes in ATW project designs and tradeoff studies.

• Specifies and balances system requirements.

• Plans and implements test and/or development programs.

• Communicates, coordinates, and consults with engineering departments and customers.

• Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products with benchmarking reviews.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor or Masters in Engineering

• 5+ years in electrical motor design or analysis

• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of electrical motor design.

• Design, development, and testing experience with electric motors.

• Working knowledge of automotive systems.

• Working knowledge of electric motors, or hybrid systems.

• Strong interest and ability in integration and system understanding.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.

• High level of project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.

• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual or difficult.

• Travel as required (domestic & international).

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• PhD in Electrical Engineering.

• 7+ years of experience (related graduate work accepted).

• Extensive knowledge & experience required in electro-magnetic machine design using FEA tools.

• Specialization in Electrical Machines & Electric Drives.

• Working knowledge of electric motor design optimization methods.

• Working knowledge of electric motor manufacturing, testing and development.

• Working knowledge of electric motor and inverter controls

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202423224
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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