Job Description
Senior Controls Integration Engineer
Hybrid: This role is categorized as Hybrid, and the successful candidate is expected to report to the Milford Proving Grounds in Milford, MI or Global Technical Center in Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum. This position can be located at either of these 2 locations.
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
As a Controls Integration Engineer (CIE), you will play a key role in automating full‑vehicle electrical controls systems to improve efficiency, speed, and reliability across our product development lifecycle. You will build and scale automation capabilities for integration teams while continuing to support daily system integration activities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hands-on environments, enjoys solving complex cross‑functional problems, and is driven to streamline how vehicles are tested and validated.
This CIE position is directly aligned with the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Architecture bring‑up and will focus on building a functional, scalable platform that supports both EV and ICE programs. You will be responsible for transforming integration tests into automated workflows, enabling earlier defect detection, faster iteration cycles, and improved quality. This is a highly technical role that requires comfort working across deeply interconnected vehicle control systems and tackling challenges that span the entire electrical/software ecosystem.
What You’ll Do
Build a comprehensive automation strategy for integration teams, partnering closely with engineering and tools development groups.
Develop and implement automation processes, including documentation, playbooks, and training for team members.
Convert manual integration test cases into automated test suites to accelerate defect discovery and standard work execution.
Collaborate with controller teams, product teams, and PMO to triage issues, define defects clearly, and ensure alignment on resolution paths.
Document and track defects using Jira/PRTS with clear, actionable detail.
Learn, understand, and become a subject-matter expert in the SDV Architecture and its application across GM programs.
Provide advanced expertise in both bench‑level and vehicle‑level test automation.
Leverage existing automation frameworks and tools to improve test efficiency and consistency.
Perform root cause analysis on data generated during automated testing, identifying patterns and driving insights.
Drive permanent fixes into the CI/CD pipeline to eliminate recurring issues and improve future VeSCoM stability and performance.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
5+ years of experience in automation testing and/or control systems within the automotive domain
Proficiency in Python for test scripting and automation
Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to contextualize issues and identify trends from data
Solid understanding of automotive serial data technologies including Ethernet, CAN, and LIN
Working knowledge of major automotive control systems and sub‑systems
Basic familiarity with software languages and coding concepts (e.g., C/C++)
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
DFSS Blackbelt with a strong, data‑driven approach to problem solving and design
Direct experience with vehicle development processes and program launch cycles
Hands-on experience with in‑vehicle software tools such as NeoVI, Vehicle Spy, DPS, and Wireshark
Working knowledge of dSPACE or similar HIL/SIL systems
Proficiency analyzing Ethernet traffic using Wireshark/PCAP tools
Familiarity with software release and deployment tools (VCAM, SPR, SPD, GEPICS, etc.)
Understanding of bench‑level test equipment and methods
Experience using Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, to manage work and document testing activities
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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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