Staff Systems Engineer - LV Battery

generalmotors; Newark Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle program

Relocation benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

General Motors Holdings LLC in Milford, MI is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer specialized in low voltage (LV) batteries to lead system engineering activities from concept to production. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards and GM requirements, while developing reliability plans such as FMEAs and validation tests.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze field data, and define system requirements and interfaces for LV battery systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years in systems engineering for automotive battery systems.
• Experience with ISO 26262 and UN ECE R100 regulatory standards.
• Proven reliability engineering experience (FMEA, FTA, HALT/HASS).
• Strong battery chemistry and BMS knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead LV battery management system engineering from concept to production.
• Ensure LV battery systems comply with ISO 26262, UN ECE R100, and GM requirements.
• Develop reliability plans including FMEAs, DVPRs, and validation testing.
• Collaborate with design, validation, manufacturing, and suppliers to integrate LV battery systems.
• Analyze field data and warranty claims to drive corrective actions.
• Define and document system requirements, specifications, and interface controls.
• Participate in design reviews and provide guidance on LV battery architecture and performance.
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes related to LV battery systems.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Reliability engineering

Systems engineering

Battery systems knowledge

FMEA / FTA / HALT/HASS

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Work Classification:

Hybrid:

The successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum, or as dictated by the business.

The Role:

We are seeking a Staff Systems Engineer specializing in Low Voltage (LV) Batteries to join our team at General Motors Holdings LLC. This role will be crucial in ensuring the regulatory compliance, reliability, and overall system engineering integrity of our LV battery systems.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the system engineering activities for LV battery management systems, from concept to production.
• Ensure all LV battery systems and software implementations comply with relevant national and international regulatory standards and internal GM requirements.
• Develop and execute reliability engineering plans for LV battery systems, including FMEAs, DVP&Rs, and validation testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, validation, manufacturing, and suppliers to integrate LV battery systems effectively.
• Analyze field data and warranty claims to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions for LV battery performance.
• Define and document system requirements, specifications, and interface controls for LV battery systems.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions, providing expert guidance on LV battery architecture and performance.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to LV battery systems.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a strong focus on automotive battery systems, particularly low voltage applications.
• Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance processes and standards relevant to automotive electrical systems (e.g., ISO 26262, UN ECE R100).
• Proven expertise in reliability engineering principles and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, FTA, HALT/HASS testing).
• Strong understanding of battery chemistry, cell technologies, and battery management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills):

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a strong focus on automotive battery systems, particularly low voltage applications.

• Prior experience launching low voltage battery systems.

Company Vehicle:

Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, though which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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