Software Controls Engineer - Electric Drive

Job Description

Workplace Classification:

This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Pontiac MI) three times per week at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:

This role is for an Electric Drive Controls Engineer within the Electric Propulsion Conversion Controls development ART. In this role the candidate will create develop simulate verify and implement advanced motor control algorithms to be used in electric drive propulsion applications. This role is growing in response to the dramatic growth of battery electric and hybrid vehicle markets as well as GMs expanding Electrification portfolio. In this role you must have a passion for electrification and a desire to become an integral part of our exciting new corporate vision: Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. Design goals for the Electric Drive Controls Engineer include creating and developing control algorithms that meet the following constraints:

• Accurate highbandwidth torque production from an electric motor

• Maximize hardware capability

• Minimize electric drive losses

• High quality voltage synthesis

• Robustness to parameter variation and changes in operating conditions

• Optimize electric drive NVH

• Robust diagnostic coverage

• Flexibility through calibration

What Youll do:

• Develop embedded control algorithms and diagnostics for AC electric machines and 3phase switching power converters

• Perform simulation andanalysis of electric drives and high voltage power electronics

• Plan and perform algorithm development and/or verification in hardwareintheloop (HIL) benches dynamometer facilities and development vehicles

• Work closely with software calibration electric motor and inverter design

• teams to ensure ontime robust controls developmentLead coordinate and collaborate w/ departments outside VMEC such as Systems & Safety Electrical Architecture Software Defined Vehicle Calibration and Vehicle Performance

• Actively pursue cost reduction and performance and efficiency improvement advanced projects in the motor controls space

• Document and communicate control enhancements at technical review meetings per program timing

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

• Minimum 3 years experience with either motor controls power electronics AC/DC drive systems or a combination

• Minimum 3 years of experience with AC electric machine operating principles and 3phase switching power converter topologies

• Experience in developing digital control algorithms for 3phase switching power converters and AC electric machines

• Fluency in using MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and simulation of electric drives

• Ability to follow algorithms coded in the C programming language

• Ability to create and present information to leadership peers and customers in a clear and concise manner

• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with domestic and international business partners

• Good analytical and problemsolving skills

• Able to work with minimum supervision and full autonomy

Desired Skills:

• Masters or PhD degree in Engineering

• 5 years experience with either motor controls power electronics AC/DC drive systems or a combination

• 5 years of experience with AC electric machine operating principles and 3phase switching power converter topologies

• Technical problemsolving skills and experience in the production domain to address vehicle level issues

• Handson experience working in highvoltage laboratory and dynamometer environment

• Knowledge of embedded compiler debugging tools and software

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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