Senior Spark-Ignition Engine Innovation Engineer

General Motors LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors seeks an engineer to perform engineering activities on the assessment and development of advanced Spark Ignition engine system technologies using analysis and experimental techniques.

The role is part of the Advanced Engines group, focusing on design, development, testing and validation of engines and related technologies that are 5–7 years from production, with emphasis on emissions reduction, efficiency, and performance in both conventional and hybrid propulsion architectures.

Qualifications

• Experience in spark ignition base engine architecture, engine system development, engine emissions, engine system controls and/or calibration.
• 5+ years of work in spark ignition engine component or subsystem design, analysis, or testing; related technologies include combustion, valvetrains, fuel systems, boost systems, EGR, aftertreatment, controls and OBD assessment.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Energetic and innovative with high analytical ability and ability to present information clearly to colleagues and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support Advanced Engines projects focusing on spark ignition to meet emissions, efficiency and performance goals.
• Develop engine applications for conventional and hybrid propulsion architectures.
• Provide technical guidance to analysts, calibrators, and controls engineers in a team setting.
• Create test plans for wide-ranging assessments of advanced spark ignition engine technologies.
• Oversee procurement, build and design verification of engine components and subsystems.
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners to advance spark ignition technologies.
• Analyze and communicate test results to team and management.

Skills

Spark ignition

Engine development

Emissions knowledge

Controls calibration

Analytical ability

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

General Motors seeks an engineer to perform engineering activities on the assessment and development of advanced Spark Ignition engine system technologies using analysis and experimental techniques.

The role is part of the Advanced Engines group, focusing on design, development, testing and validation of engines and related technologies that are 5–7 years from production, with emphasis on emissions reduction, efficiency, and performance in both conventional and hybrid propulsion architectures.