Staff Transmission Calibration Technical Specialist
Apply NowCompany: General Motors
Location: Milford, MI 48381
Description:
Job Description
Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Milford Proving Grounds location three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].
The Role:
We are seeking a driven Transmission Calibration Technical Specialist (Cal TS) / Engineering Leader for specific transmission calibration technology across multiple transmission product lines. Lead the development of calibration strategies. Develop best common approaches and institutionalize them into documentation of Calibration Standard Work including:
This position offers the opportunity to exercise independent judgement and decision making while leading very broad and/or numerous projects with high degree of difficulty. Calibration Technical Specialists set the bar for GM's key behaviors.
What You Will Do:
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, "protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Milford Proving Grounds location three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].
The Role:
We are seeking a driven Transmission Calibration Technical Specialist (Cal TS) / Engineering Leader for specific transmission calibration technology across multiple transmission product lines. Lead the development of calibration strategies. Develop best common approaches and institutionalize them into documentation of Calibration Standard Work including:
- Calibration Guides
- Calibration Work Deliverables
- Master Calibration
- Algorithm changes
- *S PRTS tethers and PRD
This position offers the opportunity to exercise independent judgement and decision making while leading very broad and/or numerous projects with high degree of difficulty. Calibration Technical Specialists set the bar for GM's key behaviors.
What You Will Do:
- Proactively identify performance improvement, efficiency, and quality of Calibration Standard
- Work by systematically driving action into Virtual and Lab environments.
- Lead a Calibration TRB.
- Transmission calibration representative and advocate in software Scrums/TRBs to guide technical detail of software changes.
- Actively participate in ATW and advanced calibration projects, ensuring calibration requirements are captured in hardware and controls architecture designs.
- Assist the resolution of development issues in dyno, vehicle, factory, field service, and customer vehicles.
- Support Calibration Engineer work to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries and flawless launches. Support Chief Engineer calibration reviews and cross-program calibration reviews. Actively participate in RPR2/Running Changes on vertical programs. Review deviations to best practice.
- Mentor engineers with technical training, career advice, and knowledge-sharing.
- Provide input to Subsystem and Hardware Component Technical Specifications as applicable.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations and GM-internal policies.
- Facilitate work practices that adhere to all safety precautions and requirements, treating safety as the top priority during all work activities.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum 8 years of relevant job-related engineering experience
- Transmission calibration expert. Thorough knowledge of existing transmission calibration process and Calibration Standard Work. Strong background in calibration and controls, including associated tools (INCA, MDA, CRETA, NeoVI, Cal Check, etc.)
- Fluent with complex system functions (i.e. engine, transmission, electric propulsion), specifically controls and related vehicle performance interactions.
- Possesses strong analytical problem-solving ability, including independent judgment and decision-making skills with minimal input from Engineering Group Manager
- Capability to manage high workload and help deliver calibrations to a strict timetable, on multiple programs, potentially globally.
- Established as a leader, takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isn't afraid to end and move on; is looked to for direction in a crisis; faces adversity head on; energized by tough challenges and conflict resolution.
- Creates and maintains an environment that enables all diverse participants to contribute to full potential. High level of interpersonal skills to motivate and work effectively with cross functional partners to meet mutual goals.
- Adept to lead teams and projects, including colleagues without direct line authority. High level of interpersonal skills and desire to lead/train less experienced calibrators.
- Demonstrated high level of presentation, verbal, and written communication skills including the awareness and skill to communicate effectively with global colleagues who have different language and cultural work styles.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to legally operate test vehicles in meeting GM Safe Driving rules and regulations.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, generally less than 4 weeks per year.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- 8+ years Transmission Calibration experience working in multiple functional areas within
- Transmission controls/calibration/diagnostics
- Cross-sector experience (Engine Calibration, Algorithm, Hardware Systems Development, DRE, etc)
- Capability in Amesim, C, C++, Python, GMSIM, Matlab, Simulink
- Knowledge and understanding of Scaled Agile Framework development process and control theory
- DFSS Black Belt Certification
- Master or PhD degree in Engineering
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, "protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.