Hybrid Transmission Controls Development Engineer

General Motors LLC

Pontiac (MI)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

General Motors LLC is seeking a Development Engineer in Transmission Controls Systems to lead development and validation activities for transmission programs. You will work with calibration, controls, hardware, and facilities teams to advance testing strategies and virtual validation approaches.

The role emphasizes strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and continuous improvement. Hybrid work and travel may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Physics or related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of automotive engineering experience with exposure to transmission systems.
Experience with data acquisition systems and engineering test environments.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed for offsite testing activities (less than 15%).

Responsibilities

Support development test units throughout the build process, including setup, debugging, and test readiness activities.
Plan, develop, and execute first-time-capable tests to support transmission hardware and calibration development.
Track, monitor, and communicate testing progress, technical issues, and project status to stakeholders.
Lead root cause investigations and resolve technical issues encountered during test setup and execution.
Collaborate with Product Development, Calibration and Controls teams to enhance tests and develop new testing methodologies.
Develop understanding of ECU control algorithms and calibration processes to support development activities.
Utilize post-processing tools to ensure data quality and improve analysis efficiency.
Identify opportunities for data reduction, automation, and process optimization.
Develop and implement global standard work processes to improve consistency and efficiency.
Work with facilities and hardware teams to improve test execution and lab operations.
Support transition of development work to math-based models, simulation environments, and virtual validation tools.
Document test procedures, results, and recommendations with clear reporting.
Train and mentor new engineers and team members.