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Job Description

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

The Role

A Virtual Propulsion Engineer (VPE), Analysis Engineer in the Battery - Structures, Thermal, Electrical & HV System team performs battery module and pack system level FEA structural analysis for high voltage battery module, pack and vehicle integration. Work closely with vehicle CAE team to consider integration of battery into vehicle structure. Provide results and technical consultation to battery and vehicle engineers. Deliver design solutions which are robust and reliable utilizing optimization and statistical methods. Develop battery concepts for early vehicle synthesis and improve production designs. Provide requirements for improvements to advanced simulation and validation techniques. 

What You'll Do

  • Perform cell, module and pack-level structure analysis for early design and verification of battery concepts, components, and support systems including their vehicle integration.
  • Provide vibration, stiffness, stress, fatigue, durability, and crash/safety results with minimal mass penalty and optimal manufacturing.
  • Perform FEA analysis on Manufacturing process and tooling developments.
  • Conduct shape and size topology optimization.
  • Develop and Conduct Manufacturing and assembly operation simulation from Cell to Module to Pack.
  • Develop and coordinate battery structural verification activities.
  • Prepare CAD and material data as needed for FEA model creation.
  • Effectively communicate findings to internal/external customers using appropriate media.
  • Meet or exceed deadlines for structured product development timelines, quality and cost.
  • Collaborate with broader engineering team for structured design integration, new proposals, problem solving, and system optimization.
  • Provide requirements for improvements to advanced simulation activities
  • Participate in benchmarking activities.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • 2+ years of experience with model creation and FEA analysis
  • 5 years of Engineering experience
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge in structural engineering, materials, large-scale nonlinear problems, optimization, topology, reliability, robust design and process automation

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Experience in using ABAQUS (Implicit, Explicit, ABAQUS CAE), ANSYS Workbench, ANSA, Hypermesh, iSIGHT, NASTRAN, Optistruct, GENESIS. 
  • Experience in using UG NX
  • Experience applying FEA tools to Manufacturing process and understanding of manufacturing process and tooling will be a plus and preferred.
  • Direct experience applying FEA tools to battery or propulsion-related systems
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
  • Familiarity or practical experience with the principles of vehicle propulsion system design, operation, or testing
  • Working knowledge of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Electrochemistry and Li-Ion batteries and cell design
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
  • Experience with programming in Java, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent languages
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products

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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com 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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