Senior Chassis Diagnostic Engineer – Driveline & Trailering

General Motors; Markham; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Vehicle purchase program

Job summary

General Motors in Markham, Ontario, is seeking a senior Chassis SW Diagnostics Engineer to define diagnostic requirements for Driveline and Trailering mechatronic subsystems. The role blends systems engineering, diagnostic architecture, embedded software, and vehicle validation to deliver robust, production‑ready diagnostics.

You will collaborate across engineering teams in a SAFe/agile environment, drive design reviews, and mentor others while shaping reusable diagnostics standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics/Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded controls, diagnostics, or related automotive engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own diagnostic specification development for Driveline and Trailering mechatronic subsystems, including DTC strategy and data requirements.
• Directly support software implementation across controller, subsystem, and vehicle levels.
• Drive robust diagnostic design reviews with GM stakeholders and suppliers.

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

GitHub

Python

INCA

Vehicle Spy

Jira

Optimus

CPPu

MDK

Job description

Job Description Vacancy Status: This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count) 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 three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

About the role

This role is intended for a highly capable technical engineer who can define diagnostic requirements that will be translated into production‑ready embedded controls for Driveline and Trailering Mechatronic systems within the Chassis domain. The position sits at the intersection of systems engineering, diagnostic architecture, embedded software, controller integration, and vehicle‑level validation, with primary focus on diagnostic strategy, requirements, and architecture. The ideal candidate is a systems‑oriented diagnostic engineer with a strong understanding of embedded controls, vehicle diagnostics, and chassis mechatronic systems. Experience includes defining diagnostic requirements, fault detection strategies, DTC implementation requirements, fault maturation and recovery criteria, and diagnostic validation plans for production vehicle programs.

Key responsibilities

• Own diagnostic specification development for Driveline and Trailering mechatronic sub‑systems, including DTC strategy, enable and inhibit conditions, set and recovery logic, customer notification strategy, remedial actions, and diagnostic data requirements such as freeze frame and Figure of Merit expectations.
• Directly support software implementation across controller, subsystem, and vehicle levels, including software integration, anomaly resolution, and technical issue troubleshooting.
• Drive robust diagnostic design reviews with internal GM stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring implementation meets GM requirements, passes software design review gates, and is approved for release.
• Improve diagnostic robustness for edge cases such as environmental variation, part‑to‑part variation, startup and initialization behavior, hot starts, transient power behavior, and partial networking conditions.
• Support common, standardized diagnostic architecture across Mechanical Driveline and Trailering controls, including creation and execution of diagnostic CGs, regression testing strategy, and diagnostic design governance.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with systems, controls, calibration, software integration, validation, manufacturing, product, and supplier teams to deliver high‑quality technical solutions in a SAFe / agile development environment.
• Contribute technically to integrated chassis feature development where Driveline and Trailering capabilities intersect with braking, steering, suspension, propulsion torque management, and broader vehicle motion coordination.
• Act as a senior technical contributor and domain leader, helping raise the organization’s capability in diagnostic specification and mechatronic systems understanding.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical degree / experience.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded controls, systems engineering, diagnostics, software development, or a related automotive engineering discipline.
• Experience defining diagnostic requirements, fault detection strategies, DTC implementation requirements, fault maturation and recovery criteria, recovery logic, and diagnostic validation plans for production vehicle programs.
• Strong working knowledge of safety‑critical software development and engineering best practices consistent with ISO 26262.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Mechatronic Infrastructure Systems such as Ethernet/CAN/LIN, Diagnostics, Programming, HWIO, Power Management, and Cybersecurity.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability with capability to resolve unusual and difficult technical problems and drive issues to closure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to work effectively across internal GM teams and external supplier organizations.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of DOORS/DNG, GIT environment(s); plant modeling and/or analysis tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Direct experience in Driveline and/or Trailering mechatronic systems, such as AWD, 4WD, eLSD, eLocker, Trailer Brake controls.
• Experience working with supplier‑developed software and diagnostics, including review, approval, integration, and issue resolution across GM and supplier interfaces.
• Experience with SW specification, calibration, controller integration, and hands‑on validation in bench and vehicle environments.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with PHM, Figure of Merit concepts, early fleet diagnostic monitoring, and data‑driven diagnostic health improvement methods.
• Strong knowledge of CICD process pipeline like GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
• Ability to collaborate with AI Agent.
• Understanding of software version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience and exposure to root cause investigation strategies such as Fishbone, 5 Whys, Fault Tree Analysis, RedX, DFSS.
• Experience with test tools such as CANoe, Vehicle Spy, INCA, AutoVAL, Wire Shark, Lauderbauch T32, PCAP files.

Technical tools and skills

• MATLAB
• Simulink
• GitHub
• Python
• INCA
• Vehicle Spy
• Jira
• Optimus
• CPPu
• MDK

Leadership expectations for a Senior Chassis SW Diagnostics Engineer

• Serve as a recognized technical leader in diagnostic specification within the Driveline / Trailering mechatronics space.
• Drive technical clarity across ambiguous, cross‑functional problems and influence design direction without requiring close supervision.
• Mentor fellow engineers in software fundamentals, diagnostics philosophy, and disciplined execution.
• Help shape reusable standards, technical artifacts, and best practices that scale across chassis software programs.

Why this role matters

This role directly supports GM’s move toward stronger in‑house ownership of chassis supervisory controls and diagnostics, faster feature evolution, better software quality, and tighter integration across the vehicle. It is also a key enabler for improving customer‑facing quality, reducing false faults, preserving functional availability in degraded states, and creating differentiated Driveline and Trailering capabilities for future vehicle programs.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $164,600. 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

• 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 and your family.

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