Controls Design Engineer

generalmotors; Newark Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an engineer to design advanced control strategies and diagnostics across the GM portfolio. You will develop algorithms for vehicle features, collaborate with systems engineers to define requirements, and contribute to software architecture, implementation, and testing on bench and vehicle platforms.

The role emphasizes model-based development, embedded controls, C programming, and proficiency with Simulink and MATLAB to deliver robust control solutions and rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Two years of experience in embedded controls or controls software development.
• Experience with Simulink, MATLAB, and C programming.

Responsibilities

• Create new control strategies, diagnostics, and communication methods for the GM Portfolio.
• Develop algorithms for vehicle features and systems; research novel controls solutions.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to define requirements and software architecture; implement and test.
• Define software unit tests, HIL, and vehicle tests from customer requirements and system specs.

Skills

Embedded controls

Control software development

C programming

MATLAB

Simulink

Modeling & simulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/ME/CE/CS

Tools

Plant modeling tools

Modeling & simulation tools

Job description

DUTIES:

Create new control strategies, diagnostics, and communication methods to support all applications in the General Motors Portfolio. Develop controls and diagnostics using appropriate, common methods for VMEC features and support the growth capabilities to keep us at the forefront of emerging technology. Develop algorithms for various vehicle features and systems. Research and develop novel solutions to various controls problems that cover multiple domains including chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal. Continually push technology to lead and define the new state of art for control and system simulation. Collaborate with Systems Engineers to define vehicle, sub-system, and behavioral requirements. Develop robust algorithms for vehicle systems from a clean sheet, including software architecture, implementation, integration, and test. Collaborate with other teams to define and integrate components, check functionality on the bench and on the vehicle. Define software unit tests, HIL, and vehicle tests from customer expectations and system requirements. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office. 10% travel international and domestically.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree. Two years of experience in the job offered or related engineering position. Two (2) years of experience with: embedded controls or controls software development; Simulink, MATLAB; and controls software development in C programming. Must also have one year of experience with: plant modeling and/or analysis tools; and system Modeling and Simulation including Software, Hardware, Model in-the-loop.

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