Job Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale..
The Role
The Lab System Integration Engineering (LSIE) team is a part of a larger Lab Engineering Operational Support Team that is driving common tools and processes for the diverse component, subsystem and vehicle testing laboratories within GM. Our team supports the various testing laboratories as well as vehicle garages in Pontiac, Warren and Milford, Michigan. This Lab System Integration Engineer position will directly support the Tire and Wheel Test lab at the Milford Proving Grounds with the development and validation of current and future portfolio along with enhancements to the lab infrastructure. The LSIE team is primarily responsible for creating automated test scripts from testing methods and procedures. We also integrate new test hardware into the test labs. The tests run by the lab directly affect the quality, durability, and performance of vehicles and related products developed by General Motors.
The Tire and Wheel lab utilizes various automation software systems to operate 24/7. The lab and results it produces are used by GM’s growing team of engineers working on advanced batteries and electrified vehicles, in support of the vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.
This role is a good fit for a qualified individual who is interested in state-of-the-art testing technologies and testing methods, system-level integration, and has a background in computer programming, data science, and test execution. This role offers practical, hands-on product and lab development experience in the field of vehicle development.
What you’ll do (Responsibilities)
Develop and validate test scripts while meeting strict timing requirements
Work closely with product engineering teams to comprehend new product functionality to facilitate the development and implementation of methods for integration with test automation equipment and test scripts
Provide startup/debug troubleshooting support pertaining to the integration of test scripts, lab equipment, and products being tested
Design, program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers
Program closed loop pneumatic and servo hydraulic control systems
Multi-task and manage several projects in various states of execution, including the plan, design, build, setup, and test development changes.
Ensure test data generation, delivery, and storage methods are appropriate to meet or exceed quality standards and stakeholder expectations
Interface with vehicle controller networks and control electrical connections to lab hardware to ensure vehicle communications requirements are met
Support the lab’s physical networking capabilities by championing collaboration and projects with internal and external IT and test automation organizations
Maintain awareness of testing equipment and methods and evaluate them for adoption, championing innovation projects to integrate new technologies
Work in a collaborative, software release-oriented team atmosphere, actively participating in peer review of teammates’ test scripts and related projects
Identify and engage in continuous improvement projects aimed at maturing existing testing methods, including a push to increase efficiency while maintaining commonality across multiple test stands
Support weekend and off-shift needs as required
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar discipline
5 years of software development experience
Demonstrated proficiency in a high-level programming language, e.g. C, C++, C#, Java, Python, XML, VB, JSON, specifically C#
Proficiency of object-oriented programming concepts
Hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment.
Understanding of electrical hardware and ability to interpret electrical drawings
Demonstrated ability to design and implement algorithms to automate tasks
Ability to understand, utilize, and debug common networking protocols, e.g. TCP, UDP, IP, RS232, Ethernet, Modbus
Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of autonomy in a complex environment, managing multiple projects by establishing priorities and deliverables with minimal supervision
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
M.S.E. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
7 years of software development experience
Product development and/or testing experience
Software change control and release using the Git Ecosystem
Experience with unit and continuous integration testing
Experience with Agile Methodology and associated tools, e.g. Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence
Programming of test automation systems, e.g. LabView, TestStand, Veristand
Experience with various Database infrastructures, e.g. PostgresSQL
Use of common automotive debug and data acquisition tools, e.g. VehicleSpy, INCA/MDA, DeweSoft
Ability to understand, utilize, and debug application specific protocols, e.g. CAN, LIN, Modbus
Knowledge of traditional product development, validation and release timing, milestones and methodologies
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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