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Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

The Thermal Controls Integration and SIL team is responsible for developing and delivering controls integrated thermal models (SIL) for performance balancing and virtual validation. In addition to Thermal SIL, the team works on pulling ahead thermal controls in the Advanced Vehicle Development space to aid energy optimization and range improvement. The team is very dynamic in problem solving with multiple ROI, Tool Methods Secret, Defensive Publications and Patent Applications. The Thermal Controls Technical Specialist will operate in a newly developed area of virtual thermal controls driving strategy for virtual execution.

What You’ll do:

Help in the creation, development, and deployment of thermal co-simulation packages across EV, ICEV & Fuel Cell vehicle portfolio through:

• Functional knowledge of thermal systems, propulsion systems, thermal plant modeling, refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals, air flow management, HVAC component and system performance development & thermal cabin comfort elements

• Understanding of modeling of components, sensors, actuators used in thermal, fan and shutter, HVAC, and Cabin Comfort controls

• Ability to connect propulsion, thermal and HVAC systems, sensors, and actuators into a thermal plant model

• Thermal Plant integration with VECUs at different levels

• Working knowledge of thermal behavioral, MIL, SIL and vHIL controls integration

• Understanding of thermal controls landscape across vehicle engineering

• Ability to separate thermal controls into algorithm, calibration, and diagnostic and develop/deploy plant or co-simulation packages Knowledge of plant and controls modularization using SDM and SSP protocols

• Provide leadership to define Thermal Controls and Co-Simulation Virtual Vision

• Ability to communicate, motivate and influence others within the organization to accept new concepts, methods, practices, and approaches

• Identify problems, update, or modify working methods that may be complex in the work area without the benefit of defined procedures

• Ability to champion and lead change within group and with others related to group

• Interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross‐functionally and cross‐culturally to grow relationships and partnerships

• Demonstrates innovative and strategic thinking and initiative to act in support of positive change

• Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate others

• Demonstrated ability of “dealing with ambiguity” to enable timely decision making

• Ability to manage a multitude of assignments with high levels of composure and effective implementation

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with coursework in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics

• 7+ years of relevant experience

• Experience and coursework in Lumped-Parameter Network Solvers, CFD methodology and application

• Good theoretical background in Propulsion, Thermal, HVAC and Cabin plant modeling for controls algorithm development in GT-ISC and MATLAB/Simulink.

• Experience with computer tools, 3D CAD files, CAE methods and Experimental Data

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

• 3+ years of professional automotive experience

• Masters or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with focus on Thermal Sciences

• Experience using commercial 1D solvers such as MATLAB-SIMULINK, SINDA-FLUINT, KULI, AMESIM, GT-POWER, TAI-THERM and CFD solvers such as FLUENT, STAR-CCM+, EXA-POWERFLOW, Mesh generators such as ANSA, TGRID, HYPERWORKS

• Machine Learning and Neural Network

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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.

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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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