Advanced Engine Development Engineer

The Role

We are looking for a hard-working Advanced Engine Development Engineer, who is responsible for planning, developing, and executing subsystem level tests in a world class testing and development facility. Tasks also include participating within cross functional development teams, data analysis, calibration development, identifying opportunities for data reduction, and leading the migration of lab-based activities to math is required. This is an assignment where creativity, initiative and independent judgment are involved, and effective cross-organizational teamwork is crucial.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Follow development test unit through build process – support setup and debugging to assure test readiness
• Actively report out timeline/results/conclusions/recommendations to the Advanced or Product Development Teams while collaborating with Technical Experts to improve current test methods, design features and calibration strategies. This may involve comprehending related ECU algorithms, associated calibration process, and evaluation of virtual metrics supporting hardware decision making
• Collaborate with design, 1D and 3D analysis teams to collectively achieve program goals
• Develop and execute first-time capable tests for calibration and hardware development evaluation
• Lead diagnosis and resolution of issues that occur during setup and testing
• Utilize and create post processing tools to assure data quality and track usefulness of data in generation of final calibration or reports
• Develop, implement, and update standard work processes and procedures globally
• Interact with facilities, technical leads, calibration teams, hardware release engineers, and other cross functional units to improve process and test efficiency
• Support math-based activities, migrating additional work from Road and Lab to Math based models and data analysis
• Train, mentor, and develop new engineers

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive engineering with engine system knowledge
• Experience in spark ignited / compression ignited (SI/CI) engine systems, calibration techniques and control algorithms, thermodynamic, and emission formation mechanisms
• Experience with all SW tools consisting of AVL PUMA, IndiCom, CAMEO, Concerto and ETAS INCA software
• Demonstrated drive for results
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills in leading edge technology applications
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others, and ability to establish peer relationships.
• Ability to prioritize work, resources, and work independently with minimal direction
• Proficient with computer and data acquisition systems
• Experience in data analysis to optimize testing or model results
• Ability to travel as required for offsite testing (less than 10%)

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge

• Experience with AVL PUMA/IndiCom/CAMEO and ETAS INCA software
• Exposure to propulsion system calibration in test and vehicle environment
• Knowledge and 5+ years’ experience with SI/CI combustion system component interactions, aftertreatment systems engine testing, calibration, model based controls, single cylinder engine operation, and hardware development tradeoffs
• Experience with engine dyno setup and testing
• Experience with engine dynamometer instrumentation/devices and emissions measurement systems
• Familiarity with government test cycles (e.g., FTP, US06, WLTP, RDE, RMC, LLC, HHDDT)

Additional information

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

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}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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