ECU Software Flashing & Embedded Systems Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is looking for innovators who thrive in tough challenges and are passionate about tackling meaningful work that will shape the future of the automotive industry. This isnt a role for those looking for an easy pathits for those who embrace change push through obstacles and take ownership of complex problems. While there will be long days and moments that test your resilience youll find purpose in your work flexibility to prioritize your family and the support of a people-first culture. If youre ready to grow thrive and make a real impact wed love to hear from you.

Work Arrangement - Onsite

The successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Tech Center on a full-time basis. This role requires up to 50% domestic and international travel.

WHY: The purpose of this role is to reduce vehicle yard holds ensure product quality and optimize the reflash process by designing implementing and deploying an ECU reflash solution across our manufacturing facilities. This role will be responsible for launching a productionized solution at each site and enabling successful startup and execution.

WHAT: As a reflash solutions engineer you will build reflash hardware and software tooling solutions to program ECUs at the bench level then take it to GM production facilities.

HOW: Design build and deploy end-to-end ECU flashing and embedded tooling solutionsowning the full lifecycle from bench development through plant implementation while working directly with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues refine processes and ensure reliable execution at scale.

This role is ideal for engineers with experience in ECU flashing vehicle diagnostics embedded systems or manufacturing test environments who enjoy building and deploying solutions from lab to plant.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities):

• Design and build hardware and software tooling to support programming of multiple ECUs.

• Execute ECU flashing activities across GM manufacturing sites.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and suppliers to understand and improve current reflash processes.

• Develop and deliver training for new team members and contractors and create clear standardized documentation.

• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all company policies procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Foster a forwardthinking work culture that embraces change and proactively addresses future organizational and industry challenges.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships across software manufacturing and program management teams to align efforts and drive future innovation.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Hands-on experience with ECUs embedded systems or in-vehicle software programming/flashing.

• Experience designing or working with hardware/software tools used for ECU communication diagnostics or reprogramming.

• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (e.g. CAN CAN FD Ethernet).

• Experience using vehicle diagnostic and calibration tools (e.g. NeoVI vSPY DPS or equivalent).

• Experience developing or supporting ECU reflash or software deployment workflows (bench or vehicle-level).

• Working knowledge of manufacturing and end-of-line (EOL) processes including software flashing validation and issue resolution.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot software hardware and network interaction issues in vehicle or production environments.

• Experience collaborating across software electrical engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated solutions.

• Willingness to travel (up to 50%) to support deployment across GM manufacturing sites.

What Could Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience developing custom reflash tooling (hardware interfaces scripts automation frameworks).

• Familiarity with software release processes versioning and breakpoint management.

• Experience working in vehicle assembly plants launch environments or manufacturing engineering.

• Understanding of SDV architecture and vehicle software integration in production environments.

• Experience creating standard work technical documentation or training materials.

• Exposure to automation scripting or data analysis (e.g. Python test automation logging tools).

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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