Sr. Calibration Specialist

GM of Canada Company; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

Healthcare, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Defined Contribution Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Job summary

General Motors in Markham is seeking a Senior Body Controls Calibration Specialist. You will own calibration from concept through validation, acting as SME, and collaborating across teams to deliver safe, reliable vehicle systems.

The role sits in a rapidly growing Mechatronics space within Body Electronics/Calibrations. You will lead calibration data development, guide peers, and manage complex projects across vehicle platforms, with a focus on software-defined architectures and test

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, computer, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• At least five years of technical/manufacturing engineering experience, including minimum three years in calibration, testing, or validation of automotive systems.
• Body Controls experience is an asset.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis of complex problems.
• Strong background in system requirements, design analysis, and test execution.
• Proven ability to work independently, mentor others, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and contribute across several vehicle systems.
• Experience mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Valid Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for at least one platform or component, mentoring peers and guiding calibration engineers.
• Develop and deliver calibration data sets per project plans and calibration best practices.
• Lead technical solutions across requirements, definition, functional decomposition, calibration, and validation for body control systems.
• Develop and validate calibration and test deliverables ensuring quality and alignment with program goals.
• Troubleshoot software anomalies and complex system issues; support root-cause analysis.
• Perform design analysis balancing requirements across features and functions.
• Design calibration procedures to identify opportunities to improve design and efficiency.
• Share best practices and support consistency across teams.
• Lead and execute test and calibration automation development for Body Controls products.
• Lead and execute certification activities for Body Controls software features.
• Lead or support technical reviews with Calibration Engineers, Software Strategists, and Calibration Specialists.
• Present data-driven insights and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analyze results and document failures using tools like PRTS and Jira; participate in Agile ceremonies.
• Support development of test benches and early calibration work using test benches.
• Recommend process and tool improvements.
• Contribute to coding and scripting activities to support automation and efficiency.

Skills

Calibration

Automotive systems

Data analysis

Problem solving

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Project management

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ETAS/INCA

Intrepid/VSPY

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Python/C++ scripting

Model-based design

Job description

Job Description Vacancy Status: 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 three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

About the Role

At General Motors, we’re pioneering the future of mobility, creating innovative solutions that drive us closer to a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. As a Senior Body Controls Calibration Specialist, you’ll play a critic This is a high-impact role where you’ll own technical solutions from concept through validation, act as a subject matter expert, and collaborate across teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality vehicle systems.

The Body Controls Calibration and System Testing Team is looking for a Senior Body Controls Calibration Specialist to join our organization! Our area is rapidly growing and is being transformed due to the adoption of software-defined architecture. In Body electronics system test space, we calibrate and validate different customer facing features in functional areas like Exterior and Interior Lighting, Vehicle Access, Occupant Protection, Cabin Comfort, Communication & Infrastructure etc. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands on experience in future technologies GM is introducing in Body Electronics/Mechatronics space.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for at least one platform or component, mentoring and guiding peers and helping train new calibration engineers.
• Develop and deliver calibration data sets in accordance with project plans, product goals, and calibration best practices.
• Lead techni0cal solutions across requirements, definition, functional decomposition, calibration, and validation for body control systems.
• Develop and validate calibration and test deliverables, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with program goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software anomalies and complex system issues across programs; support root-cause analysis and resolution to improve system robustness
• Perform complex design analysis, balancing requirements across features and functions.
• Design calibration procedures that efficiently identify opportunities to improve design and efficiency.
• Share best practices and support consistency across the global software community.
• Lead and execute test and calibration automation development for applicable Body Controls products.
• Lead and execute certification-related activities for Body Controls software features.
• Lead or support technical reviews and peer reviews with Calibration Engineers, Software Strategists, and Calibration Technical Specialists.
• Present data-driven insights, proposals, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analyze results and document failures using tools such as PRTS and Jira etc.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies
• Support development of test benches and complete early calibration work using test benches
• Make recommendations for improvements to processes and tools
• Contribute to coding and scripting activities that support product development, automation, and process efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least five years of technical and/or manufacturing engineering experience, including a minimum of three years in calibration, testing, or validation of automotive systems.
• Body Controls experience is an asset.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis of complex problems.
• Strong background in system requirements, design analysis, and test execution.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to propose innovative solutions to non-standard challenges.
• Proven ability to work independently, motivate others, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and contribute across several vehicle systems or component domains.
• Experience mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Valid Driver License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical/computer/software engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with in-vehicle testing and calibration, including use of tools (ETAS/INCA, Intrepid/VSPY, etc.) for data acquisition and analysis.
• Experience with scripting (Python, C++ etc.) to support automation and make processes more efficient.
• Knowledge of vehicle network communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet.
• Knowledge of OBD regulations requirements.
• Knowledge of safety critical control systems and safety standards such as FMVSS.
• Experience leading or giving direction to others.
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Knowledge of control theory and model-based design.
• Automotive OEM experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary team.

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.

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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