General Motors · 1 day ago
Software Design Release Engineer - Steering
Warren, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company committed to a vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. They are seeking a Software Design Release Engineer to support sourcing, validation, and release of steering software for production while ensuring effective communication between GM and suppliers.
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Responsibilities
Address all controller and system safety concerns promptly
Lead and support product issue investigations (Problem Resolution Tracking System – PRTS), continuous process improvements, standard methodologies, lessons learned, and quality improvement initiatives
Gather all necessary documents for sourcing and collaborate with GM technical experts during purchasing process to support technical items raised in technical reviews with the potential suppliers
Facilitate requirements and design reviews with suppliers, algorithm and software groups (DFMEA, DRBFM, Peer Reviews)
Negotiate changes from supplier, Electrical Architecture, Controls, Software and Cyber Security Engineers and update controller requirement documents during development cycle and post launch
Organizes and leads key Controller Product Development Team (PDT) meetings
Own/Release the software for development & production including part number proliferation for the embedded controller (e.g. end model part number, software, and calibration parts)
Coordinate activities and manage a full test plan including required supplier testing as well as all other testing required to validate component including, but not limited to applicable regulatory testing, subsystem integration testing, system safety testing, cybersecurity, etc
Keep supplier(s) on track to meet key milestones (design freeze, gate reviews for prototype levels, validation start and complete dates)
Controller warranty analysis, issue resolution, parts restriction and report updates as required to team leadership/CPIT
Supplier and Vehicle Assembly plant visits as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
Minimum 2+ years of automotive experience
Demonstrated proficiency comprehending software/hardware requirements
Must be capable of providing component specific direction to supplier resident engineers
Intermediate level knowledge of software verification/validation processes
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
Intermediate level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
High level of oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
Preferred
Master's degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
5+ years of DRE experience
DFSS Black Belt Certified
Experience in the GM product release and specification process
Experience with customer interface technologies
In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications (i.e. CAN, GMLAN, & LIN)
Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and electronic chassis systems
Knowledge of OBD-II Diagnostics and Functional Safety
Knowledge of SAFe Agile Release process including PI/ART/SCRUMS
Benefits
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
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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$8.51BKey Investors
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2024-10-31Grant· $8M
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Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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