Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Milford, MI) three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role:
GM's Low Voltage Infrastructure Team within the Embedded Platform Systems & Infrastructure organization is looking for a highly capable, highly motivated Technical Specialist of Calibration – Low Voltage Infrastructure. The position is located within GM's Electrical Architecture organization, focused on developing systems, software, and controls for on-vehicle low voltage power generation, energy storage, power management, distribution, and consumption control. This is a unique opportunity to shape next-generation low voltage power architectures and consumption control strategies.
The Calibration Technical Specialist – Low Voltage Infrastructure is responsible for leading a team of Calibration Engineers to produce high-quality, on-time deliverables across all Electrification and ICE vehicle programs using common methods, processes, and procedures. The selected candidate will serve as the Low Voltage Ecosystem Champion, driving system performance quality, calibration consistency, and cross-program alignment.
What You'll Do:
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Technical leader for Electric Power (12V and Low-Voltage System) calibration for all Electrification and ICE vehicle programs
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Lead the development of calibration strategies; serve as the Calibration Strategy Lead and Future Calibration Strategy Lead, developing and evolving Low Voltage Infrastructure calibration approaches to support next-generation Electric Power architectures
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Develop common approaches and institutionalize them in Calibration Standard Work (Calibration Procedures, Cal Planner, Deliverables, Master Calibration, Cal Guides, CEGs / Cal Check, etc.)
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Serve as the Calibration SME and Technical Leader to all LVI Scrums and TRBs, providing expert-level calibration guidance and ensuring alignment across all active programs
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Serve as the Technical Response and Triage Expert and Lead; drive identification, prioritization, and resolution of technical issues through structured triage processes and lead a Calibration TRB
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Identify and resolve requirement gaps in partnership with Technical Owners, ensuring calibration requirements are complete, accurate, and aligned across subsystems and programs
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Improve the efficiency and quality of Calibration Standard Work by systematically driving present vehicle-based tasks into Lab and/or Math/Virtual environments
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Mentor Calibration Engineers, providing technical training and establishing good communication and knowledge-sharing
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Represent Electric Power Calibration in partnership with VMEC through the development of Electric Power Controls
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Support Chief Engineer calibration reviews and cross-program calibration reviews, as necessary
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Serve as Final Approver for calibration reviews; conduct line by line calibration reviews for every release and ensure deliverable quality meets program standards
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Own Core Approvals for LVI & BCM, ensuring calibration sign-off processes are executed accurately and on schedule across all applicable programs
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Serve as Complexity Management Lead, proactively identifying, tracking, and mitigating calibration complexity risks to protect program timing and quality
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Support Resource Management and headcount needs for the calibration team, partnering with engineering leadership to ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill alignment across programs
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Serve as a representative to associated Hardware PMT(s) as applicable
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Provide input to Subsystem and Hardware Component Technical Specifications as applicable
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Ensure compliance with government regulations and GM-internal policies
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Document and integrate Lessons Learned from development and field issues into updated/new algorithms and Calibration Standard Work
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Actively participate in ATW and advanced calibration projects ensuring calibration requirements are captured in hardware and controls architecture design
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Chemical Engineering
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Minimum 7 years of overall job-related engineering experience
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Minimum 5 years of Calibration specific experience
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Strong background in calibration/controls, including associated tools (MATLAB, Simulink, INCA, CRETA, Vehicle Spy, CalCheck, JIRA, etc.)
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High proficiency in root causing and triaging complex vehicle and system-level issues, with demonstrated ability to lead structured problem-solving efforts, drive issues to closure, and implement corrective actions across hardware, software, and calibration domains
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Expertise with 12V/Low Voltage Electric Power Systems and/or Controls (low voltage setpoint control, battery saver modes, and low voltage load management)
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Thorough knowledge of calibration process and Calibration Standard Work
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Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to: Provide technical direction to other engineers and engineering support personnel, Drive global and industry decisions, Lead discussions, action plans, and solutions to drive issues to closure
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Exercises independent judgment with minimal input from Engineering Group Manager
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Proven leadership capabilities with a track record of driving results, demonstrating initiative, and maintaining strong “it’s on me” ownership
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High level of analytical problem-solving ability, including independent judgment and decision-making skills
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High level of interpersonal skills to motivate and work effectively with cross-functional partners to meet mutual goals
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Creates and maintains an environment that enables all participants to contribute to full potential
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High level of oral and written communication skills
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Ability to legally drive a vehicle in North America, meeting GM’s Safe Driving rules and regulations
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally
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DFSS Black Belt Certification
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
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Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering
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10+ years of overall job-related engineering experience
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Experience working in multiple functional areas within Electrification or ICE controls/calibration
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Experience as a Calibration Technical Specialist or Technical Leader
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Publications and/or patents in Electric Power systems/controls/calibration
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Knowledge and understanding of Scaled Agile Framework’s version 5.0 of the Agile development process
Company Vehicle:
Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.
Benefits:
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
