Vehicle Data Module Design Release Engineer

Company: General Motors
Location: Warren
Posted on: January 17, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for a high-performing Design Release Engineer who is responsible for definition of requirements, execution of design, analysis, development, testing and management of engineering projects for the Central Gateway where creativity, initiative and independent judgment are involved. Exercises technical direction over other engineers or engineering support personnel and may have work direction responsibilities over a small group with specific engineering objectives. Consults with supervisor as required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to specify and release Central Gateway and ensure those modules meet all requirements
  
• Responsible for packaging and mounting of responsible components
  
• Responsible to prepare component hardware and software timing plans that ensure all program requirements and material required dates are met.
  
• Participate in a cross-functional Product Development Team (PDT) to coordinate the development and integration of products into the vehicle.
  
• Ensure all vehicle Program Imperatives (i.e., piece cost, investment, mass, base engineering content & IPTV) involving these components are met.
  
• Create/Approve Engineering Work Orders (EWOs) to release component and all fastener part numbers
  
• Investigation of design alternatives and respond to Change Requests (CRs) in a timely manner.
  
• Work with the Validation group to develop a component validation plan (includes component software verification) and ensure that the plan is executed in time to meet program imperatives.
  
• Participate in Formal Design, Peer and Quality Valve reviews as required by the Vehicle Development Process (VDP).
  
• Approve Owner/Service Manual/Customer Information Card Content revisions for accuracy, consistency and completeness.
  
• Approve all In-process Electrical test plans.
  
• Approve specific ALDL/DVT/Diagnostic Tool requirements for all new majors.
  
• Support vehicle integration activity for pre-production and production vehicles
  
• Interface with Senior System Safety Engineer to Develop the system safety plan for the BCM according to the GM System Safety Engineering Process
  Additional Job Description
  
  Requirements
  
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
    
  • 2+ years experience in applying microprocessor based controllers to automotive vehicle electrical systems
    
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
    
  • Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
    
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
    
  • Excellent problem solving skills involving complex systems
    
  • High degree of Program Management skills
    Desired Skills
    
    • 5+ years experience in applying microprocessor based controllers to automotive vehicle electrical systems
      
    • High level knowledge of Electronic Hardware and Circuit Design
      
    • Experience in the automotive product release and specification process
      
    • Knowledge of microcontroller architectures, memory technologies, and programming
      
    • High level understanding of hardware design and failure modes in electronic modules
      
    • Working level knowledge of vehicle serial data communications (CAN,LIN,)
      
    • Demonstrated proficiency in writing and comprehending software/hardware requirements
      
    • High level knowledge of software verification/validation processes
      
    • High level knowledge of hardware validation processes
      
    • High level knowledge of automotive EMC requirements
      
    • Experienced in performing system and component level DFMEAs
      
    • Experienced using DFSS
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