General Motors Hiring for Vehicle Dynamics, Loads and Controls Integration Simulation Engineer Job at Warren, MI Full Time

Hybrid work position: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee’s role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.
This position requires an employee to be onsite 1-3 times per week.

Responsibilities:

Build multi body dynamics models and utilize to:

• Establish optimized suspension and steering kinematic and compliance properties.
• Virtually integrate chassis tuning parts to meet vehicle-level ride, handling and steering targets.
• Optimize body and chassis structure cross-functionally with appropriate teams.
• Predict chassis interface loads to facilitate body, chassis component and exhaust system design.
• Integrate control systems as required for performance simulations.

Support the development of cross functional simulation Master Model framework and data management to integrate control systems used in the vehicle development simulations.

Further virtual development capability by creating new CAE load cases consistent with objective tests and subjective evaluations.

Integrate cross-functional vehicle dynamics model including chassis & propulsion controls and physics and act as a single point of contact for users inside and outside of team.

Continually improve fidelity of chassis / vehicle models.

Support / enable transition from hardware/on-road based development to lab and CAE environments through collaboration with vehicle development and objective test counterparts.

Interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally to grow relationships and partnerships.

Ability to communicate, empower and influence others to enable world class designs, packaging efficiency and vehicle integration across SMT’s and Development teams.

Promotes GM’s values and helps team make customer-focused decisions.

Collaborate with global VDDV partners on product design and capability improvement.

Additional Job Description

Required skills and experience:

• 2+ years of engineering experience
• Proven ability to work in teams, balancing technical theory with practical limitations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Familiarity with multibody and/or controls integration CAE tools such as ADAMS/MotionView, Carsim, Carmarker, Matlab/Simulink or other similar CAE tools.
• Advanced project or thesis work in vehicle dynamics and/or multi body dynamics modeling.
• Practical automotive experience – Building, restoring, modifying; Performance driving schools.
• Participation in automotive teams – Mini-Baja, Formula SAE, PACE, Eco-Car, etc.

Education:

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required

MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred

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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.

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