Lead Combustion Systems Engineer: Calibration & Testing

General Motors; Pontiac (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Michigan is seeking a Lead Combustion System Development Engineer to plan, develop, and execute subsystem tests in a world-class lab setting. You will guide cross-functional teams, analyze data, and drive calibration and model-based work from lab to math-based approaches.

The role requires deep expertise in SI/CI engine systems, calibration strategies, and engine testing. You will mentor new engineers and collaborate across design, analysis, and hardware teams in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in automotive engineering with engine system knowledge.
• Experience in spark ignited / compression ignited (SI/CI) engine systems, thermodynamics, and emission formation mechanisms.
• Experience with AVL PUMA, IndiCom, CAMEO, Concerto and ETAS INCA software.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead the Product Development Teams while working with Technical Experts to improve design features, calibration strategies and current test methods.
• Collaborate with design, 1D and 3D analysis teams to collectively achieve program goals.
• Track development test unit through build process - support setup and debugging to assure test readiness.
• Track and report on testing progress and issues.
• Develop and execute first-time capable tests for calibration and hardware development.
• Lead diagnosis and resolution of issues that occur during setup and testing.
• Utilize and create post processing tools to assure data quality and track usefulness of data in generation of final calibration or reports.
• Develop, implement, and update standard work processes and procedures globally.
• Interact with facilities, technical leads, calibration teams, hardware release engineers, and others to improve process and test efficiency.
• Support math-based activities, migrating additional work from Road and Lab to Math based models and data analysis.
• Train, Mentor, and develop new engineers.

Skills

Automotive engineering

Engine systems knowledge

SI/CI engine experience

Data analysis

Calibrations development

Team leadership

Tools

AVL PUMA

IndiCom

CAMEO

ETAS INCA

Job description

General Motors in Michigan is seeking a Lead Combustion System Development Engineer to plan, develop, and execute subsystem tests in a world-class lab setting. You will guide cross-functional teams, analyze data, and drive calibration and model-based work from lab to math-based approaches.

The role requires deep expertise in SI/CI engine systems, calibration strategies, and engine testing. You will mentor new engineers and collaborate across design, analysis, and hardware teams in a hybrid work