Software and Controls Developer

General Motors of Canada; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors of Canada is seeking candidates for an Agile team focused on developing thermal management systems for electric vehicles. The role involves designing algorithms and collaborating with engineering teams to optimize software functionalities. A rich benefits package and a commitment to inclusion make this an appealing opportunity.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation days and holidays

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Defined Contribution Pension plan contributions

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of control algorithm/software development and diagnostic strategies.
• Minimum 2+ years of embedded software/controls development experience.
• High analytical ability and effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop thermal management control and diagnostic algorithms.
• Work closely with multi-disciplined engineering teams.
• Create software in MATLAB Simulink or hand-coded C.

Skills

Control algorithm development

C-language coding

Simulink/Stateflow

GIT environment

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Work Arrangement: This position is classified as Hybrid, and you will be expected to work at our Oshawa Elevation Centre (OEC) or Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three (3) days per week.

The successful candidates will join an Agile team responsible for developing Propulsion Thermal Management systems for all GM battery electric vehicles produced globally! Our Scrum teams work in an Agile framework and are responsible for Software Requirements, Software Development, Testing and Verification. The primary role of the successful candidates will be developing controls and diagnostics software to achieve the optimal thermal management performance of our vehicles. Our team is collaborative, has a strong Agile culture, and will afford you the opportunity to work as part of a fun group whose product spans the entire GM portfolio!

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop and implement thermal management control and diagnostic algorithms for GM’s next generation of EV vehicles

• Work closely with multi-disciplined engineering teams to interpret functional requirements to translate and implement appropriate control and diagnostic strategies

• Create and integrate software in either MATLAB Simulink models or hand-coded C

• Create or modify Unit test cases and Multicomponent test cases to ensure thorough software testing

• Explore and understand new thermal systems and requirements to enable controls and software development

• Leverage GM’s virtual systems, benches, and vehicles to verify and validate systems behaviours and performance

• Works cross-functionally with System Engineers, Software Engineers, Calibrators, Scrum Manager, Scrum Leader to ensure robust design

• Participate in the Agile Team and Agile ceremonies as required

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• In depth knowledge of control algorithm / software development and diagnostic strategy for thermal management system

• Skilled with software coding (C-language), Simulink/Stateflow, GIT environment(s), plant modeling

• Minimum 2+ years of embedded software/controls development experience

• Development / testing experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments

• Ability to manage time and meet deliverable timing is critical

• High analytical ability, effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills required to build relationships with local and global team members and customers to resolve issues

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILLNEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits Overview

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.

• 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.

About GM

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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.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

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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 .

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