Transmission Controls Engineer — Hybrid, Model‑Based Validation

General Motors; Pontiac (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan is seeking a Development Engineer for Transmission Controls Systems to lead testing from setup through data analysis and issue resolution. You will partner with calibration, controls, hardware, and facilities teams to improve test strategies and enable virtual validation tools.

The role emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, attention to detail, and a drive for continuous improvement across testing environments and development processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years automotive engineering with exposure to transmission systems.

Responsibilities

• Support development test units from setup to test readiness.
• Plan, develop, and execute first-time-capable tests for transmission hardware and calibration.
• Lead root cause investigations and resolve issues in test setup and execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance tests and develop new methodologies.
• Understand ECU control algorithms and calibration processes to support development.
• Develop post-processing tools to improve data quality and analysis efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for data reduction, automation, and process optimization.
• Document procedures, results, and recommendations with clear reporting.
• Mentor and train new engineers on testing practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Physics

Related engineering discipline

Tools

PUMA IndiCom

CAMEO

ETAS

INCA / MDA

Job description

General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan is seeking a Development Engineer for Transmission Controls Systems to lead testing from setup through data analysis and issue resolution. You will partner with calibration, controls, hardware, and facilities teams to improve test strategies and enable virtual validation tools.

The role emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, attention to detail, and a drive for continuous improvement across testing environments and development processes.