Job Description
Vacancy Status:
Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)
AI Disclosure:
As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role
Hybrid : This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Center or Oshawa Elevation Center three times per week, at minimum.
About the role :
Senior Chassis Calibration Specialist - Brake Diagnostics
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our Active Chassis Calibration team at GM’s Milford Proving Grounds which includes braking, steering, suspension, and driveline features.
Our team develops and delivers world-class vehicle dynamics performance to our customers through innovative Chassis Controls features. The Calibration Engineer is responsible for calibrating actively controlled chassis technologies to provide safe and confident vehicle performance to the end user. This role is targeted toward braking features such as Antilock Braking (ABS), Traction Control (TCS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) along with many others.
Active Chassis calibration is highly dynamic work involving significant hands-on time spent driving, evaluating and calibrating vehicles, deep technical analysis of the resulting data, and efforts to continually enhance the underlying algorithm, controls and processes. In addition to in-vehicle work, calibration engineers utilize advanced tools to achieve their goals including vehicle simulation environments, hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) benches and driver-in-the-loop (DiL) simulators. The engineers accomplish this work among a collaborative team of peer calibrators, algorithm specialists, bench engineers, system feature owners and performance engineers.
Candidates should possess experience with vehicle control systems, in-vehicle performance evaluation, data processing, vehicle dynamics, calibration experience in a complex technology area, along with demonstrated planning, communication, teamwork, and prioritization skills.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Champion the safety of our employees and customers
Test and analyze data of each brake diagnostic features
Calibrate software packages and features to meet vehicle performance and diagnostic regulation requirements
Take ownership of assigned software features on multiple programs in parallel
Deliver calibrations according to program milestone timing
Work collaboratively with algorithm team to identify and solve issues
Work with performance engineers to seek feedback and ensure vehicle performance meets vehicle and sub-system technical specifications.
Develop common approaches and institutionalize them in Calibration Standard Work (Calibration Procedures, Development Plans, Deliverables, Master Calibration, etc.)
Improve the efficiency and quality of Standard Work by systematically driving present vehicle-based tasks into virtual simulation methods and sub-system hardware benches
Lead technical calibration peer reviews and leadership reviews for assigned program
Lead resolution of vehicle, plant, service, and customer issues
Provide input to 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
Adhere to all safety precautions and requirements, treating safety as the top priority during all work activities
Required Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience (vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, brake controls, calibration, etc.)
Demonstrated initiative to drive for results in areas of innovation and new development
Thorough physics-based knowledge of vehicle dynamics, brake systems, tire performance
Hands-on experience with vehicle dynamics performance
Experience with measurement equipment, vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis
Position requires the ability to travel for winter testing in January / February for 2 – 4 weeks
Ability to travel for development and ride trips interspersed throughout the year
Ability to trace/follow C-code to understand controls functions
Preferred Qualifications:
MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
High level of oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal and collaboration skills
Experience working in multiple functional areas within controls/calibration
Experience developing/executing GM standard calibration processes
Experience with in-vehicle development tools (INCA, NeoVI, etc)
Experience with data processing tools and languages (Databricks, PowerBI, Matlab/Simulink)
Experience with GM simulation tools (CarSim, CarMaker)
GM Level 3 or higher & OR1 / OR2 driver
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $104,000 to $154,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
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:
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.
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.
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