Controller Integration Engineer (CIE) - VMEC

Description

Our Mission:
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale

CIEs (Control / Controls Integration Engineer) are responsible for supporting critical program events, testing individual releases, leading issue resolution in VeSCoM testing, releasing packages, and determining root cause of vehicle level controls issues. They play a key role in software integration to ensure the functionality and performance of software packages and hardware for initial demonstration events, as well as leading triage and root cause analysis for software defects. The CIE also documents issues, documents releases notes, identifies performance impacts, and collaborates with owners on resolutions.

The Role:

Do you want to investigate and solve software and control system problems encountered in our products; and do you enjoy helping people encountering issues and enabling them to make progress? In this role as a Controller Integration Engineer, you will do that by troubleshooting HIL, vehicle system bench and vehicle integration issues using system engineering knowledge to isolate causes, establishing root cause and potential solutions working with BSW, calibration, software, Pre-Production Operations, vehicle plant and product development teams. These solutions can involve hardware, software, calibration, wiring or electrical architecture.

This role is part of a group responsible for vehicle embedded control system engineering with a primary focus on troubleshooting engine, transmission, hybrid, electrification, chassis, and intelligent brake control system issues through all the different life cycle stages (early development through launch and through end of production) on the full range of GM vehicles from BEVs and Autonomous vehicles to conventional propulsion and high performance vehicles. You will work closely with our internal development teams including manufacturing, controls development, software, calibration and testing activities, as well as other cross functional teams in tackling a wide variety of issues as they arise and plotting the best path towards resolution.

What You'll Be Doing :

Technical vehicle system trouble-shooting, which includes thoroughly tracing and correcting faults in vehicle mechatronic embedded control systems (i.e., issues/faults that preclude the expected operation and performance of vehicles and the subsequent resolution of those problems).

Identify and root-cause problems in system features, controller hardware, software, calibrations, etc. that result in system operation that does not meet the design intent nor customer requirements (including development activities, buy-off rides, test trips, general fleet usage, durability, VeSCoM Checkout, etc.)

Form and lead cross functional teams including technical specialists to resolve challenging system interaction issues, working to create a robust method to predict and prevent integration issues, developing robust system issue resolving techniques and technology.

Form and lead cross functional teams including technicians and other issue finders to specify and obtain data that is best suited to resolve outstanding technical problems and issues encountered during program development and production.

Communicate controller integration issue status to appropriate system issue owners and management

Lead efforts with test environment engineers for troubleshooting and commissioning HIL/SIL/SOLE systems for executing tests and developing operating scenarios to emulate vehicle functions.

In addition, you may ...

Analyze in-house software by applying debugging tools in troubleshooting issues in the ECU memory management, infrastructure operation and applications code.

Work directly with outsourced and in-house software suppliers, algorithm developers, technical specialists, calibrators and others on cross-functional agile teams.

Develop support strategies for vehicle and bench software updates if users need help flashing software or investigating and resolving implementation issues

Participate in vehicle build events and buy off rides as required

Required Skills and Experience

BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Software, Aerospace) or Computer Science

2+ years of experience developing microprocessor-based, real-time control calibrations or algorithms and software in high level language (e.g. C)

Demonstrated high level of analytical ability with excellent communication and interpersonal skills which are required to build relationships with team members and other key stake holders to resolve challenging issues.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple difficult assignments with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results with appropriate prioritizing and planning to deliver high quality results on schedule

Ability to operate a motor vehicle legally on a daily basis

Ability to provide regular on-site support at both Milford and Warren facilities as well as on call support when working offsite

Preferred Skills and Experience

4+ years of experience developing microprocessor-based, real-time control algorithms and software in high level language (e.g. C)

MS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Software, Aerospace) or Computer Science

Experience with high voltage, propulsion or chassis control systems in the controls development or testing or calibration areas

Experience with HiL benches (e.g. dSPACE), Simulink, Stateflow, ETAS INCA and Vehicle Spy.

Experience programming in Python.

Ability to work in Jira

Experience in vehicle testing or validation/verification at the subsystem or system level

Experience with automated testing (physical or virtual)

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits.  Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Why Join Us

At GM, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles . You’ll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology — with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking . This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move .

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. 

Benefits : GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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