Description
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Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Milford Proving Grounds location three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].
The Role :
We are seeking a driven Transmission Calibration Technical Specialist (Cal TS) / Engineering Leader for specific transmission calibration technology across multiple transmission product lines. Lead the development of calibration strategies. Develop best common approaches and institutionalize them into documentation of Calibration Standard Work including:
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- Calibration Guides
- Calibration Work Deliverables
- Master Calibration
- Algorithm changes
- *S PRTS tethers and PRD
This position offers the opportunity to exercise independent judgement and decision making while leading very broad and/or numerous projects with high degree of difficulty. Calibration Technical Specialists set the bar for GM's key behaviors.
What You Will Do :
- Proactively identify performance improvement, efficiency, and quality of Calibration Standard
- Work by systematically driving action into Virtual and Lab environments.
- Lead a Calibration TRB.
- Transmission calibration representative and advocate in software Scrums/TRBs to guide technical detail of software changes.
- Actively participate in ATW and advanced calibration projects, ensuring calibration requirements are captured in hardware and controls architecture designs.
- Assist the resolution of development issues in dyno, vehicle, factory, field service, and customer vehicles.
- Support Calibration Engineer work to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries and flawless launches. Support Chief Engineer calibration reviews and cross-program calibration reviews. Actively participate in RPR2/Running Changes on vertical programs. Review deviations to best practice.
- Mentor engineers with technical training, career advice, and knowledge-sharing.
- Provide input to Subsystem and Hardware Component Technical Specifications as applicable.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations and GM-internal policies.
- Facilitate work practices that adhere to all safety precautions and requirements, treating safety as the top priority during all work activities.
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum 8 years of relevant job-related engineering experience
- Transmission calibration expert. Thorough knowledge of existing transmission calibration process and Calibration Standard Work. Strong background in calibration and controls, including associated tools (INCA, MDA, CRETA, NeoVI, Cal Check, etc.)
- Fluent with complex system functions (i.e. engine, transmission, electric propulsion), specifically controls and related vehicle performance interactions.
- Possesses strong analytical problem-solving ability, including independent judgment and decision-making skills with minimal input from Engineering Group Manager
- Capability to manage high workload and help deliver calibrations to a strict timetable, on multiple programs, potentially globally.
- Established as a leader, takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isn't afraid to end and move on; is looked to for direction in a crisis; faces adversity head on; energized by tough challenges and conflict resolution.
- Creates and maintains an environment that enables all diverse participants to contribute to full potential. High level of interpersonal skills to motivate and work effectively with cross functional partners to meet mutual goals.
- Adept to lead teams and projects, including colleagues without direct line authority. High level of interpersonal skills and desire to lead/train less experienced calibrators.
- Demonstrated high level of presentation, verbal, and written communication skills including the awareness and skill to communicate effectively with global colleagues who have different language and cultural work styles.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to legally operate test vehicles in meeting GM Safe Driving rules and regulations.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, generally less than 4 weeks per year.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :
- 8+ years Transmission Calibration experience working in multiple functional areas within
- Transmission controls/calibration/diagnostics
- Cross-sector experience (Engine Calibration, Algorithm, Hardware Systems Development, DRE, etc)
- Capability in Amesim, C, C++, Python, GMSIM, Matlab, Simulink
- Knowledge and understanding of Scaled Agile Framework development process and control theory
- DFSS Black Belt Certification
- Master or PhD degree in Engineering
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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