Global Technical Specialist - Engine Performance Global Virtual Engineering

Job Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac three times per week at minimum.

The Role

The Global Technical Specialist Engine Performance Global Virtual Engineering will work on leading edge engine technologies and architectures for GMs future vehicle programs. This position provides technical leadership and guidance for 1D engine modeling techniques and propulsion architecture decisions. The Global Technical Specialist will work with Advanced Engineering Combustion Development and the Engine Hardware Teams to develop and validate designs for new and future products. Responsible for setting the strategic technical vision for the team including leading capability growth and facilitating standard work training.

The Technical Specialist will be instrumental in:

• Growing virtual methods for engine out emissions catalyst heating optimization and engine system integration for emissions compliance
• Leveraging the power and speed of 1D software to add variation into models to drive technical decision making with uncertainty
• Enhancing the valvetrain kinematics and dynamics toolset
• Growing Machine Learning Optimization Visualization and CoSimulation within the group
• Reimagining engine physical testing (firing and nonfiring) via virtual methods; drive lab test reductions

What Youll Do

• Provide technical direction and mentoring to Virtual Propulsion Engineers working on virtual design development and validation of engine subsystems and valvetrain
• Interface with Virtual Propulsion Engineers Product Release Teams Architects Advanced Engineers and Technical Specialists to develop optimal design solutions that meet all requirements
• Own engine model guidelines simulation best practices version control and technical review processes
• Lead modeling capability development initiatives and technical strategic vision for the team
• Integrate new processes and methods into engineering Standard Work
• Provide training for new and existing analysis procedures
• Seek out state of the art tools and methods keep up with industry trends to ensure our team is at the leading edge
• Support Code Red and urgent break/fix product issues
• Support analysis project technical reviews and PPDRs
• Interface with other Virtual Engineering groups to establish common processes (model types model storage/versioning signal naming)
• Be a change agent to move left and to enable hardware reduction initiatives
• Communicate status to leadership and escalating issues/roadblocks within the organization as necessary to meet timing

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in engineering required Mechanical or Electrical preferred

• 7 years of engineering experience in Internal Combustion Engines

• Expertise in 1D modeling and simulation of engine systems

• Expertise in translating physical phenomena and behaviors into virtual models

• Demonstrated technical leadership capability including ability to:

  • Successfully lead large and/or difficult projects to completion

  • Organize teams around challenging issues and projects

  • Communicate clearly and succinctly to leadership and customers

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Masters degree in engineering preferred

• Experience with development of advanced engine technology

• Experience with engine transmission or electrification controls development calibration and verification/validation

• Experience with engine valvetrain design and analysis

• Experience with modelbased calibration empirical data modeling data analysis and/or programming

• DFSS Black Belt certification

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 wellbeing 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

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