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Lead Development & Validation Engineer – Transmission, PHEV, Hybrid Systems
General Motors. Serve as the Development & Validation point of contact for assigned transmission, PHEV, or hybrid program teams .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Development and Validation processes within automotive powertrain or electrification projects, including testing, calibration, and hardware development. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Development And Validation ExpertisePowertrain Or Electrification ExperienceProject Management ExperienceLeadership And Mentoring SkillsTesting And Calibration Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringTestingCalibrationHardware DevelopmentValidationData-Acquisition SystemsDFMEASystems Engineering
Soft Skills
Strong Planning SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration SkillsIndependent Work Ability
Tools & Technologies
ETAS INCACANVSpyJiraPRTS+ System
Industry Keywords
Automotive IndustryDevelopment And ValidationLaboratory Safety PoliciesRegulatory Testing RequirementsFormal Problem-Solving Methods
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the Development & Validation point of contact for assigned transmission, PHEV, or hybrid program teams
- Own the Development & Validation portion of the ADV plan, including calibration controls, mechanical, lubrication and venting, oil management, and system-level plans
- Align plans and timing with product changes
- Initiate and coordinate testing to verify functional hardware requirements and calibrations
- Prioritize testing resources as needed
- Represent Development & Validation at program reviews and forums, including PAPIR, PDT, CPIT, BRT, VPIT, and ERP
- Lead ADV meetings
- Incorporate analysis to reduce hardware dependencies and support migration of testing to Global Virtual Engineering
- Develop budgets and submit material requests to ensure builds have required content
- Identify and lead updates to CTS, SSTS, VTS, and GMW technical specifications and requirements
- Lead resolution of vehicle, plant, and customer issues
- Provide input to portfolio studies involving product-plan changes
- Lead test-plan execution on prototype properties
- Assess test results against requirements and deliver reports documenting findings
- Follow all safety policies and make safety the top priority
- Mentor Development, Calibration, Validation, TRACK engineers, and co-ops
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- At least 7 years of engineering experience in the automotive or a related industry
- At least 5 years of powertrain or electrification experience in testing, calibration, hardware development, or validation
- Proficiency with computers and data-acquisition systems
- Ability to deliver results with minimal direction
- Strong planning and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated leadership, including mentoring others and presenting to senior leaders
- Project management experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and build peer relationships
- Ability to travel for offsite testing, up to 15%
- Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future, including H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or similar immigration support
- Preferred: Master’s degree
- Preferred: Experience in DRE, calibration, controls, development, validation, or integration
- Preferred: DFMEA experience
- Preferred: Experience with ETAS INCA, CAN, vSpy, and Jira
- Preferred: Knowledge of laboratory safety policies and regulatory testing requirements
- Preferred: Familiarity with systems engineering processes and requirements flow-down
- Preferred: Knowledge of the PRTS+ system and its principles
- Preferred: Familiarity with Red-X, DFSS, or other formal problem-solving methods
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits supporting well-being at work and home
- Relocation benefits are not provided; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility