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General Motors · 3 days ago

Senior Cal Tech Specialist - Active Chassis

Milford, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

General Motors is seeking an exceptional candidate to join their Active Chassis Calibration team at GM’s Milford Proving Grounds. The Calibration Engineer will be responsible for calibrating actively controlled chassis technologies to ensure safe and confident vehicle performance, working closely with a collaborative team and utilizing advanced tools for vehicle dynamics performance.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Champion the safety of our employees and customers

Technical Leader in diverse Brake Controls feature areas, spanning multiple programs

Lead calibration strategic direction and support associated algorithm development for new in-house features

Develop common approaches and institutionalize them in Calibration Standard Work (Calibration Procedures, Deliverables, Master Calibration, etc.)

Improve the efficiency and quality of Standard Work by systematically driving present vehicle-based tasks into virtual, HiL and CoSim work packages

Mentor Calibration Engineers, providing technical training and establish good communication and knowledge-sharing

Support the resolution of development issues

Serve as a technical resource / leader in multiple cross-functional forums

Develop feature rollout plans - specific to truck, offroad, performance

Support technical calibration peer reviews and leadership reviews

Support Calibration Engineers to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries and flawless launches

Provide input to VTS, STS, SSTS, and CTS specifications as applicable

Ensure compliance with government regulations and GM policies

Document and integrate Lessons Learned from development and field issues into algorithms and Calibration Standard Work

Actively participate in ATW and Advanced Calibration projects

Adhere to all safety precautions and requirements, treating safety as the top priority during all work activities

Qualification

Brake Control systemsVehicle dynamics expertiseCalibration experienceTCS algorithms knowledgeMechanical Engineering degreeElectrical Engineering degreeAnalytical problem solvingPlanningTechnical directionProcess developmentTeamworkCommunicationMentoringHands-on experience

Required

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar

Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience (vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, brake controls, calibration, etc.)

Thorough physics-based knowledge of vehicle dynamics and performance

Experience calibrating complex production programs

Thorough knowledge / understanding of TCS algorithms and truck off-road control philosophies

Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and motivate the performance of a cross-functional team and achieve substantial influence without administrative authority

Exercises independent judgment with minimal input from leaders

Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to other engineers and engineering support personnel

Very high level of analytical problem solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute new processes

Creates and maintains an environment that enables all participants to contribute to full potential

Hands-on experience with vehicle dynamics performance, limit handling, and off-road performance

Fluent with in-vehicle development tools (INCA, NeoVI, etc.)

GM Level 3 driver certification or equivalent