Electric Motor Controls Engineer Job at General Motors, Michigan

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  • General Motors
  • Michigan

Job Description

Job Description

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 for GM’s platforms of electric vehicles. This scope 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 control sophisticated control algorithms that meet the following design guidelines:
    • Accurate, high-bandwidth torque production
    • Maximize hardware capability and efficiency
    • High quality voltage synthesis
    • Robust to parameter variation and changes in operating conditions
    • Optimized for world class electric drive NVH
    • Capable of robust diagnostic coverage and flexibility through calibration
  • 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 machine and inverter design teams to ensure on-time, robust controls development
  • Lead, coordinate, and collaborate w/developments outside the team 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 domain

Additional Job Description

  • Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience with either motor controls, power electronics, AC/DC drive systems or a combination
  • 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

Candidate may be eligible for relocation assistance.

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

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. 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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Relocation package,

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