Senior Hardware Engineer

Job Description

DUTIES: Lead, execute, and coordinate analysis capability development initiatives, with emphasis on development and validation virtualizations. Develop and translate DFMEAs into virtual analysis test cases. Provide guidance on global regulatory compliance and develop Bill of Process (BOP) and Bill of Equipment (BOE) including lessons learned feedback and program deviation evaluations. Drive the architectural design of innovative Battery cells and controls solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to meet industry standards and exceed customer expectations. Lead and coordinate battery charging techniques to recover battery from sulfated band to useable state to meet vehicle functional and performance objectives. Identify gaps in existing vehicle prognostic health metrics for 12V battery and improve prognostic battery detection to prevent battery diagnostic test at dealerships. Provide technical expertise to lead DREs to release high performance and reliable battery products. Coordinate with lab specialists and vehicle technical leads to focus on product growth to meet and exceed vehicle functional needs. Document and communicate lessons learned on battery failure modes at Global subsystem leadership team meetings to share information on battery safe operating characteristics to prevent thermal venting and affect reliability of part. Supported cross functional work to develop robust charge strategy for battery to charge in vehicle to cycle in a healthy SOC state. Lead battery supplier manufacturing initiative to reduce incidents due to supplier process defects. Lead battery teardowns at third party site to document defects for warranty returned batteries. Lead and optimize battery tester algorithms within dealership diagnostic tools to reduce no trouble founds and prevent customer repeat visits for a compromised battery. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field of study and Seven (7) years of experience as a Product Engineer, Battery Development Engineer, Control Engineer, or related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field of study and Five (5) years of experience as a Product Engineer, Battery Development Engineer, Control Engineer, or related occupation. Five (5) years of experience with: Automotive Electric Power and Low Voltage Batteries; Batteries, Electric Power, Battery Management and Vehicle Integration; Battery product and process knowledge including automotive manufacturing and supplier battery plants; Battery teardown analysis, root

causing and development of countermeasures; Dealership/plant battery testing tools to guide appropriate improvements that lead to reduced battery warranty and associated costs; Big Data Analytics - End to end analysis of battery information from installation in the vehicle, through logistics and dealership into customer hands to pinpoint issues and develop countermeasures.

#LI-DNI

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.

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 or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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.