Advanced Battery Module Engineer
General Motors

Job Info

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Job Description

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed.

Advanced Battery Engineering at General Motors is a rapidly developing automotive technology organization. We're creating cutting-edge battery systems that provide industry-leading performance for future electric vehicles. This team is critical to achieving GM's vision of Zero Emissions, Zero Crashes, and Zero Congestion.

In this role you will be responsible for the advanced design and integration of all battery module components and assemblies within the high-voltage battery. You will engage with counterparts responsible for electrical hardware, structures, and thermal systems, as well as interface with and hand-off designs to the execution team for the continued development of the battery module after the advanced phase.

Responsibilities:

• Be committed to safety in everything our team does.
• Promote an inclusive team environment that values the backgrounds, opinions, and ideas that may be different from your own.
• Lead the battery module product development team (PDT) meeting for advanced battery program(s).
• Support vehicle and propulsion teams with status reports for intended battery module designs, and to discuss technical trade-offs vs alternate design options.
• Work with Battery Module Technical Specialists to select and design appropriate components consistent with the BoD & BoM strategies.
• Partner with the Virtual Design, Development, & Validation (VDDV) Team to utilize virtual tools which assess the performance of battery module designs against program requirements.
• Establish relationships with key suppliers and engage on development projects through Statement of Development Work (SODW) agreements.
• During the advanced phase, deliver a battery module design solution with supporting analyses to confirm performance status vs requirements while meeting packaging constraints.
• After the advanced phase, provide consulting support to the battery execution team as your design is sourced and launched into production.
• For new concepts and ideas, establish fundamental learnings and develop designs through advanced technology projects (ATW).
• Continuously benchmark automotive and other industries to identify and implement innovative technologies for electric vehicles.
• Protect intellectual property (IP) by inventing and supporting inventors on the team to submit Records of Invention (ROI).

Additional Job Description

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in product engineering of complex systems
• Ability to lead complex technical projects with cross-functional teams
• Ability to take ambiguous problems and define a tangible approach to identify optimal solutions
• Showcase a wide range of creativity and latitude on challenging assignments
• In-depth understanding of engineering principles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with suppliers
• Familiarity with CAD and CAE

Desired Skills:

• Master of Science in Engineering
• 2+ years of battery engineering experience
• Proficient in developing analytical models to inform design decisions (Excel, Matlab, etc..)
• Experience in mechanical, thermal, electrical, and fluid analysis
• High-voltage safety trained with hands-on experience
• Experience with Unigraphics NX / CAD Software
• 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 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

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. 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.

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