Job Description

Work Arrangement:

This position is classified as a Hybrid position, meaning the successful candidate will work at our Markham and/or Oshawa office three (3) days per week.
 

Introduction:

The Controls Systems Engineer is an Individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for tasks and work you're doing throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle including requirements definition, systems design and implementation, testing, and problem resolution.  

The Role: 

The successful candidates will join an Agile team of approximately 8 members, responsible for developing Propulsion Thermal Management systems for all GM battery electric vehicles produced globally!  Our Scrum teams work in an Agile framework and are responsible for Software Requirements, Software Development, Testing and Verification.  The primary role of the successful candidates will be developing controls and diagnostics software to achieve the optimal thermal management performance of our vehicles.  Our team is collaborative, has a strong Agile culture, and will afford you the opportunity to work as part of a fun group whose product spans the entire GM portfolio!

 

What You'll Do:

Design, develop and implement thermal management control and diagnostic algorithms for GM’s next generation of EV vehicles

Work closely with multi-disciplined engineering teams to interpret functional requirements to translate and implement appropriate control and diagnostic strategies

Create and integrate software in either MATLAB Simulink models or hand-coded C

Create or modify Unit test cases and Multicomponent test cases to ensure thorough software testing

Explore and understand new thermal systems and requirements to enable controls and software development

Leverage GM’s virtual systems, benches, and vehicles to verify and validate systems behaviours and performance

Works cross-functionally with System Engineers, Software Engineers, Calibrators, Scrum Manager, Scrum Leader to ensure robust design

Participate in the Agile Team and Agile ceremonies as required

 

Your Skills & Abilities:

In depth knowledge of control algorithm / software development and diagnostic strategy for thermal management system

Skilled with software coding (C-language), Simulink/Stateflow, GIT environment(s), plant modeling

Minimum 5+ years of embedded software/controls development experience

Development / testing experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments

Ability to manage time and meet deliverable timing is critical

High analytical ability, effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills required to build relationships with local and global team members and customers to resolve issues

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Mechatronics, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

Additional Job Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits Overview

 

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;

Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

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.

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. 

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 Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.