Controller Test Engineer

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Job Description

General Motors is currently seeking a Controller Test Engineer to support our Vehicle Motion Embedded Controls (VMEC) group at the Milford Proving Grounds. This role is part of a group responsible for verification and validation of embedded controllers for engine, transmission, hybrid, electrification, chassis, and intelligent brake controls.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop controls test plans and procedures
• Support Technical Review Board by developing test procedures to accurately test controls software
• Develop automated test procedures that can be run on the HIL and or vehicle
• Execute verification and validation testing on time and with quality to meet program milestones
• Provide validation status to leadership and the appropriate program teams
• Collaborate with other Controller Test Engineers and share best practices
• Collaborate with algorithm design development engineers, technical specialists and calibrators to improve controls algorithms.
• Create validation and verification tests to ensure designs are of high quality
• Support issue resolution
• Educate/train/support/mentor new and less experienced Controller Test Engineers
• Develop and document requirements required to design an automotive system
• Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to enable component reuse and consistency to standard methodologies
• Oversee requirements development with other activities
• Provide support to other specialists for root cause analysis
• Strong ability to expertly capture and analyze empirical data.
• Design Tests to efficiently find opportunities for design improvements
• Stay on top of industry trends, technologies, and standard methodologies.
• Identify and document system vulnerabilities and craft mitigation action plans; track corrective actions

Additional Job Description

Required Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience developing microprocessor-based, real-time control algorithms and software in high level language (e.g. C); 5+ years strongly preferred.
• Required BS Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science
• Demonstrate a high level of analytical ability with excellent communication and interpersonal skills which is required to build relationships with team members and other key stake holders to resolve challenging issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple difficult assignments with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results.
• Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to ensure a robust system solution.
• Proven ability in project management skills
• Ability to Learn and apply new skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Functional / Technical Skills
• Organizational Agility
• Planning and prioritizing work to deliver required objectives on time with quality

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MS Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science
• Experience with propulsion control systems.
• Experience with HiL benches (e.g. dSPACE), Simulink, Stateflow, ETAS INCA and Vehicle Spy.
• Experience programming in Python.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.