The Virtual Calibration Specialist will develop calibration systems for thermal management, collaborate with engineers, and analyze simulation data to optimize vehicle performance.
Description
- Develop and document requirements required to design a calibration system
- Design and manage key strategic interfaces within Vehicle Calibration and Engine Controls.
- Coordinate requirements development with other activities
- Provide support to other engineers for root cause analysis
- Strong ability to efficiently capture and analyze empirical data.
- Design Tests to efficiently identify opportunities for design improvements
- Keep abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Identify and document calibration vulnerabilities and create mitigation action plans; track corrective actions
Additional Description
Hybrid Position: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) or Oshawa Elevation Centre (OEC) a minimum of three times per week.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a motivated candidate for the new role of Virtual Calibration Specialist- Propulsion Thermal.
Core Responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience:
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
- Develop and document requirements required to design a calibration system
- Design and manage key strategic interfaces within Vehicle Calibration and Engine Controls.
- Coordinate requirements development with other activities
- Provide support to other engineers for root cause analysis
- Strong ability to efficiently capture and analyze empirical data.
- Design Tests to efficiently identify opportunities for design improvements
- Keep abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Identify and document calibration vulnerabilities and create mitigation action plans; track corrective actions
Additional Description
Hybrid Position: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) or Oshawa Elevation Centre (OEC) a minimum of three times per week.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a motivated candidate for the new role of Virtual Calibration Specialist- Propulsion Thermal.
- As a Virtual Thermal Calibration Specialist, you will engage in the integration and simulation of full-vehicle thermal systems using advanced modeling tools. This role is pivotal in transitioning to virtual engineering environments, enabling efficient design, validation, and calibration of thermal systems across ICE, xEV, and BEV platforms.
- The position involves in-vehicle, lab and virtual work - as needed to effectively develop the calibration environment.
- This position is highly collaborative, involving partner teams throughout VDDV, Vehicle Performance, Validation, SMT's and VMEC. You will be expected to work with cross-functional teams, and will be expected to handle multiple projects/priorities
- Travel requirements of up to 10% per year are to be expected. Typical travel locations in the US include Michigan, Colorado, California, Arizona.
Core Responsibilities
- Adopt full-vehicle co-simulation integration using tools like GT-Suite, MATLAB/Simulink, AMESIM, CarSim, and CarMaker.
- Develop and calibrate cross-functional simulation packages for the propulsion thermal system providing feedback to the SIL and VDDV teams on model/environment quality such that simulation outputs are aligned with vehicle and hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) setups.
- Conduct calibration work using virtual simulations, working with the Calibration Technical Specialists and Virtual Calibration Functional Specialist to develop strategies that will feed into Calibration procedures, simulation configurations, and validation results.
- Support continuous improvement of simulation fidelity and calibration efficiency.
- Investigate and develop new ways of completing calibration standard work using Lab, Virtual or other methods.
- Participate in product design and development teams and regularly present analysis results to engineering peers and management.
Required Skills & Experience:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other relevant degree related to the role.
- Knowledge of the bevHEAT Thermal System
- 2+ years of relevant SW Calibration experience. Experience with physics, behavioral and/or hardware modeling is an asset.
- Familiarity with system tools or controls integration CAE tools such as GT-Power, AMESIM, CarSim, CarMaker, MATLAB/SIMULINK, ETAS ASCMO.
- Familiarity with simulation data management (SDM) systems like Teamcenter and RTC.
- Familiarity with version control systems (VCS) tools like Git, SVN and TFS
- Strong multi-functional communication and leadership skills with proven ability to work in teams.
- High comfort with ambiguity, developing new capabilities, and creating new standard work
- Ability to travel to the US
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
- Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
- Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
- Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension 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 Employee Assistance Program.
- GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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