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Lead Controls Specialist, Battery Systems - Strategy & Innovation - SDV
Lead Controls Specialist, Battery Systems - Strategy & Innovation - SDV-May 2024
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May 1, 2025
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About Lead Controls Specialist, Battery Systems - Strategy & Innovation - SDV

  Description

  Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time, but the general expectation is that the employee will be onsite 3 days each week.

  The Role:

  We are looking for a highly qualified Lead Controls Specialist to shape and influence the evolution of Battery Control Systems products on our progressive Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) team within the Software Defined Vehicle group (SDV). Battery Control Systems covers a broad spectrum of core functionality relating to energy storage, generation, and power management across our entire vehicle portfolio at General Motors.

  We are looking for someone who understands the value of holistic solutions across engineering domains and has a passion for leading teams.

  What You'll Do:

  Develop and Evolve Our Battery Control Systems Strategy:

  Provide technical direction and leadership in all phases of controls development within the high voltage and low voltage domains, from discovery and planning through implementation and delivery Guide the design and development of both existing and future products, as well as pinpoint strategic areas of improvement and innovation Lead strategic product initiatives aligned with business needs and the competitive landscape Oversee daily operations and implementation of advanced projects and products through collaboration with senior leaders, technical specialists, and key stakeholders Provide leadership on large implementation projects as a cross-functional team lead, technical project manager, and/or consultant Serve as single point contact for the communication of project status to leadership and escalate issues/roadblocks within the organization as necessary Interface with product release teams, other technical specialists, and suppliers to develop optimal design solutions that meet requirements and business needs Proactively identify warranty and performance improvement opportunities Lead analysis and support resolution of critical vehicle, plant, or customer issues Develop holistic controls strategies and architectures across high voltage and low voltage domains

  Lead Technology Growth & Innovation:

  Seek out, evaluate, and share state of the art tools, methods, battery control systems-related architectures and technologies to proactively deploy strategies and maximize opportunities Maintain a benchmark of industry trends, provide knowledge sharing of emerging and competitive technologies Provide influence and consultation into the early stages of battery systems related projects executed in other organizations such as R&D and Advanced Technology Work (ATW). Work with external teams such as R&D, prognostics, big data analytics, manufacturing, and service to develop holistic high voltage and low voltage solutions expanding beyond embedded controls Represent GM for external collaborations and conferences

  Additional Description

  Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field 10+ years of automotive engineering experience related to embedded controls, requirements development, and/or systems engineering 3+ year of battery systems management experience (developing next-gen electrical power generation, distribution, management, and/or storage systems in automotive applications) Exceptional collaboration and teamwork; demonstrated ability of leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with all levels of stakeholders Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and assignments with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results Experience taking complex designs and systems from concept to production Ability to create, expand upon, communicate, and execute organization's advanced product roadmap and vision Ability to develop consensus on best practices and validity of technical solutions Proven organizational agility, influencing across hierarchies and driving change to achieve business results Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly to new domains and technologies

  What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  Advanced degree in engineering or related field (Masters, PhD) Record of innovation in systems, subsystems, or feature design: patents, awards, or publications Experience with safety critical designs Working knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework and Lean Portfolio Management Experience executing projects within multiple phases of product development lifecycle Experience with design of on-board diagnostics, prognostics, and big data analytics Experience developing high voltage and low voltage controls related to power generation, conversion, storage, and distribution

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  About GM

  Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

  Why Join Us

  We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

  Total Rewards | Benefits Overview

  From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

  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.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

  The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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