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General Motors · 22 hours ago

Senior Researcher - Power Electronics & Electric Drive Systems

Warren, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

General Motors is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Power Electronics & Electric Drive Systems Researcher to join their Energy and Propulsion Systems Research Lab. The role focuses on advancing electrified vehicle technology through research and development in power electronics and electric drive systems, aiming to improve vehicle efficiency and performance while reducing costs.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Research, invent, test, develop and demonstrate industry-leading power electronics & energy conversion systems that improve efficiency, reduce costs and ensure world-class vehicle performance

Research propulsion (e.g., inverters) and non-propulsion (e.g. charging, low-voltage systems) power electronics and related systems

Develop new power electronic topologies and high-density packaging technologies that take advantage of cutting-edge semiconductor devices

Develop multi-functional applications of electrified propulsion systems

Develop new propulsion/vehicle features that provide customer value

Develop new low-cost, rare-earth free electric machines for propulsion

Conduct multi-physics optimization of electric drive systems including electromagnetics, thermal, and mechanical over specified drive cycles

Leverage cross-domain knowledge and AI techniques for propulsion & vehicle systems optimization

Work alongside highly experienced and capable researchers in state-of-the-art test labs to conduct simulations and prototype hardware experiments (on bench, dyno & in vehicle) to collect required data and verify research theories that will impact future GM electrified vehicles (battery electric and hybridized)

Collaborate globally with GM researchers and engineers in related subject areas (e.g., electric machines, controls, batteries, vehicle systems, materials and manufacturing)

Write timely and high-quality research reports, external publications, and records of invention to detail new insights and results in your areas of research

Manage relationships across R&D, Advanced Engineering and Product Development groups to meet enterprise-wide objectives

Lead technical discussions and reviews as an expert in power electronics & electric drive system technologies

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry and technical developments affecting areas of responsibility

Qualification

Power ElectronicsElectric Drive SystemsElectrical EngineeringSystem Modeling & SimulationAdvanced Optimization TechniquesEmbedded Controls ProgrammingElectromagnetic Analysis ToolsHands-on PrototypingDigital Control SystemsAnalog Control Systems

Required

U.S. Citizenship required pursuant to government contract

PhD in Electrical and Electronics engineering, specialized in power electronics, electric machines, or related disciplines

Candidates must have either a minimum of three (3) years of relevant industry experience or a Ph.D. degree with demonstrated research experience in a related discipline

Strong background in electrical engineering, power electronics circuits, system modeling & simulation, and advanced optimization techniques

Knowledge of digital and analog control systems

Ability to program embedded controls

Hands-on experience in developing, instrumenting and conducting prototype hardware/software experiments

Knowledge of power electronics and electromagnetic analysis tools (e.g., PLECS, Matlab/Simulink, Altium PCB design, LTSpice, Maxwell 2D/3D/Q3D, JMAG, ALTAIR etc.)

Ability to travel up to 5% of the time, domestic