EGM – Propulsion Thermal Management
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About the Role
General Motors is seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead a Software and Controls engineering team in Propulsion Thermal Management. The role involves managing engineers, developing thermal controls software, and ensuring product quality for BEV, PHEV, and ICE vehicles.
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Responsibilities
- Manage a group of engineers to develop and deliver controls and feedback software in C and MATLAB/Simulink for thermal systems hardware components.
- Lead high impact efforts and drive technical decisions across studies and projects; code or develop models for controls or software development.
- Serve as champion and sole owner of product quality and testing within domain; become leading authority on thermal diagnostics software development.
- Lead development of automated test scripts to verify software functional capability for airflow controls, coolant systems, and refrigerant systems.
- Support HIL testing and scripting for refrigerant management, thermal diagnostics and systems software.
- Proactively prevent issues, contain critical problems, implement fixes, and institutionalize corrective actions.
- Perform risk assessments and trade off analyses to support informed decision making.
- Ensure engineering group follows Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles.
- Ensure team members meet cost, quality, and timing goals for deliverables.
- Create development and learning opportunities for employees and drive high engagement.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities for the team (e.g., Continuous Exploration, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment).
- Support recruiting, lead hiring efforts, and conduct performance reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
- 7+ years of work experience
- Strong functional knowledge of automotive thermal management system
- 2+ years experience leading thermal engineering teams as product owner or managing software/diagnostics/controls development teams
- Hands on proficiency with C, C++, MATLAB/SIMULINK or Python
- Demonstrated proficiency in leading, mentoring, and guiding engineers
- Excellent communication, problem solving and presentation skills
- Experience in recruiting engineers and outside services
- Basic knowledge of Machine Learning tools
- Familiar with commonly used SW and system verification environments (HIL)
Full Job Posting
Job Description
- This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications (Backfill).
- As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role.
- This role is categorized as hybrid; the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham three times per week, at minimum.
- We are seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead a Software and Controls engineering team in the Propulsion Thermal Management ART, part of the VMEC CB Software and Services group.
- This people leader role includes responsibility for software development, testing, and release for all of GM’s Thermal Systems for BEV, PHEV and ICE Vehicles.
- Strong skills in thermal management and controls development are needed to be successful.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a group of engineers to develop and deliver controls and feedback software in C and MATLAB/Simulink for various hardware components within the thermal systems, on schedule.
- Be hands on by leading high impact efforts and driving technical decisions or consensus across studies and projects.
- Serve as the champion and sole owner of product quality and testing within your domain and become the leading authority on technical aspects of thermal diagnostics software development.
- Lead development of automated test scripts to continuously verify the functional capability of software for airflow controls, coolant systems, and refrigerant systems.
- Support HIL (Hardware in the Loop) testing and scripting efforts for the development of refrigerant management, thermal diagnostics and systems software.
- Proactively prevent issues, contain critical problems quickly, implement final fixes, and institutionalize corrective actions to eliminate systemic issues.
- Perform risk assessments and trade off analyses to support informed decision making.
- Ensure the engineering group follows Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles to perform work effectively.
- Ensure team members are positioned to meet cost, quality, and timing goals for deliverables.
- Create development and learning opportunities for employees and drive high levels of engagement.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities for the team (e.g., Continuous Exploration, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment).
- Support recruiting, lead hiring efforts, and conduct performance reviews.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Computer Science
- 7+ years of work experience
- Strong functional knowledge of automotive thermal management system
- Demonstrated experience in leadership with 2+ years in experience in leading thermal engineering teams as a product owner or managing software, diagnostics or controls development teams with strong technical skills
- Hands on proficiency with C, C++, MATLAB/SIMULINK or Python
- Demonstrated proficiency in leading, mentoring, and guiding engineers
- Excellent communication, problem solving and presentation skills
- Experience in recruiting engineers and outside services
- Basic knowledge of Machine Learning tools
- Familiar with the commonly used SW and system verification environments (HIL)
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PHD in Engineering or Computer Science with 7+ years of work experience and 2+ years of experience in leading or managing s/w algorithm or controls development teams
- Demonstrated experience in leading software or algorithm development teams in thermal or battery systems management
- Experience with thermal management systems software such as GT Power is a plus.
- Strong understanding and experience in thermodynamics and refrigerant management for automotive thermal systems software.
- Strong understanding of Agile Develop methods and Scaled Agile Framework.
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is CAD 147,000 to CAD 196,000.
- The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Benefits Overview
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
- Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
- Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
- Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension 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 Employee Assistance Program.
- GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
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.
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