Traction Control – Calibration Technical Specialist

Jobtailor; Milford (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a senior TCS Calibration leader to drive calibration strategy across IBAC vehicle programs. You will define calibration variants, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries of complex brake control systems.

Applicants should have 5+ years in vehicle dynamics and TCS calibration, with strong Matlab/Simulink and CarSim experience, plus hands-on in-vehicle development tools like INCA/NeoVI. This role emphasizes leadership and process development.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, brake controls, calibration, etc.
• Thorough physics-based knowledge of vehicle dynamics and performance.
• Experience calibrating TCS on production programs.

Responsibilities

• Champion the safety of our employees and customers.
• Technical leader for TCS Calibration for all IBAC vehicle programs.
• Lead TCS calibration strategic direction and support associated algorithm development for the feature area.
• Develop common approaches and institutionalize them in Calibration Standard Work (Calibration Procedures, LADV, Deliverables, Master Calibration).
• Improve efficiency and quality of Standard Work by moving tasks into HiL and CoSim work packages.
• Mentor Calibration Engineers, providing technical training and knowledge sharing.

Skills

TCS Calibration

Vehicle Dynamics

Algorithm Development

Cross-Functional Leadership

Analytical Problem Solving

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

CarSim

INCA

NeoVI

Job description

• Champion the safety of our employees and customers
• Technical leader for TCS Calibration for all IBAC (GM in-house brake control) vehicle programs
• Lead TCS calibration strategic direction and support associated algorithm development for the feature area
• Develop common approaches and institutionalize them in Calibration Standard Work (Calibration Procedures, LADV, Deliverables, Master Calibration, etc.)
• Improve the efficiency and quality of Standard Work by systematically driving present vehicle-based tasks into virtual, HiL and CoSim work packages
• Mentor Calibration Engineers, providing technical training and establish good communication and knowledge-sharing
• Support the resolution of TCS development issues
• Serve as a technical leader in multiple forums
• Support and approve software change requests related to TCS
• Define major calibration variants on each program
• Develop GVBR vehicle usage requests
• Develop feature rollout plans
• Support technical calibration peer reviews and leadership reviews
• Support Calibration Engineers to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries and flawless launches
• Support resolution of vehicle, plant, service, and customer issues
• Provide input to VTS, STS, SSTS, and CTS specifications as applicable
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and GM policies
• Document and integrate Lessons Learned from development and field issues into algorithms and Calibration Standard Work
• Actively participate in ATW and Advanced Calibration projects related to TCS
• Adhere to all safety precautions and requirements, treating safety as the top priority during all work activities

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience (vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, brake controls, calibration, etc.)
• Thorough physics-based knowledge of vehicle dynamics and performance
• Experience calibrating TCS on production programs
• Thorough knowledge / understanding of TCS algorithms and control philosophies
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and motivate the performance of a cross-functional team and achieve substantial influence without administrative authority
• Exercises independent judgment with minimal input from leaders
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to other engineers and engineering support personnel
• Very high level of analytical problem solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute new processes
• Creates and maintains an environment that enables all participants to contribute to full potential
• Hands‑on experience with vehicle dynamics performance, limit handling, and off‑road performance
• Strong experience with Matlab/Simulink and CarSim
• Fluent with in‑vehicle development tools (INCA, NeoVI, etc.)
• GM Level 3 & OR1 driver.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in TCS Calibration, vehicle dynamics, and algorithm development while leading cross‑functional teams to achieve high‑quality outcomes. Proficient in developing and institutionalizing Calibration Standard Work and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• TCS Calibration
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Matlab/Simulink
• Algorithm Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Hard Skills

• Calibration Procedures
• Chassis Performance
• Brake Controls
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Process Development
• Vehicle Dynamics Performance
• Limit Handling
• Off-Road Performance
• TCS Algorithms
• Technical Direction

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Communication
• Motivating Teams
• Independent Judgment
• Knowledge Sharing

Certifications & Qualifications

• GM Level 3
• OR1 Driver

Industry Keywords

• Calibration Standard Work
• Government Regulations
• GM Policies
• Advanced Calibration Projects
• Vehicle-Based Tasks

Tools & Technologies

• INCA
• NeoVI
• CarSim
• HiL
• CoSim