Transmission Safety Validation & Verification Engineer

General Motors; Milford (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Transmission Safety Validation & Verification Engineer to ensure the safety of transmission systems. The role involves system-level testing, data analysis, and collaboration with global teams focusing on vehicular safety from early development to after-sales support. Ideal candidates are creative engineers with a passion for embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in system-level testing and safety compliance is crucial.
• Passion for embedded control systems and vehicular safety.
• Ability to mentor engineers in testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute system-level testing to ensure safety compliance.
• Analyze data, document results, and improve test procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support development activities.

Skills

Data Analysis

Automated Testing

Embedded Control Systems

Problem Resolution

Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, INCLUDING WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING COMPANY SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1).

Hybrid: This role requires reporting to Milford Proving Grounds at least three times per week, or as dictated by the business.

The Role:

We are seeking a Transmission Safety Validation & Verification Engineer for the Transmission Diagnostics Calibration organization. The engineer performs tests to ensure transmission system safety, working closely with diagnostic calibrators, transmission calibrators, and safety engineers. The role involves engaging in transmission programs from early development through validation, launch, and after-sales service. Creative engineers passionate about embedded control systems and vehicular safety are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Execute system-level testing to achieve Development Vehicle Usage Level (DVUL) approval, ensuring safety compliance.
• Analyze data, document results, and investigate test non-conformities.
• Recommend test procedure improvements and share lessons learned.
• Provide technical guidance to global teams.
• Support development of new functions, issue analysis, and test plans with safety engineers.
• Participate in Technical Review Board meetings.
• Support safety, vehicle development, durability, warranty analysis, and problem resolution.
• Develop and run automated tests for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations.
• Conduct diagnostic testing to validate vehicle systems with HIL.
• Create tools to automate data processing.
• Prepare reports on HIL results and present findings.
• Collaborate with teams to simulate vehicle issues and collect data.
• Assist team members with troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Mentor engineers in testing methodologies.
• Serve as the embedded controller contact for propulsion system teams and represent the controller team in leadership forums.
• Lead overall issue resolution for assigned programs, supporting status reviews, risk management, and cross-team collaboration.