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 GM’s 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, high-bandwidth 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 You’ll do:

Develop embedded control algorithms and diagnostics for AC electric machines and 3-phase switching power converters
Perform simulation and analysis of electric drives and high voltage power electronics
Plan and perform algorithm development and/or verification in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) benches, dynamometer facilities, and development vehicles
Work closely with software, calibration, electric motor and inverter design
teams to ensure on-time, 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 3-phase switching power converter topologies
Experience in developing digital control algorithms for 3-phase 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 problem-solving skills
Able to work with minimum supervision and full autonomy

Desired Skills:

Master’s 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 3-phase switching power converter topologies
Technical problem-solving skills and experience in the production domain to address vehicle level issues
Hands-on experience working in high-voltage 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 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

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