Resident Design Release Engineer

Position Overview

Responsible for releasing components and/or calibrations into the GM parts releasing systems, executing and evaluating designs, and performing analysis, development, and testing of engineering projects in the area of automotive infotainment systems. Assists the GM Global Lead DRE as directed.

Key Responsibilities

• Interfaces with GM vehicle platform teams globally
• Interfaces with GM engineering departments globally
• Supports the management of requirements and specifications
• Supports the build and test of benches and vehicles
• Releases parts into the GM parts releasing systems
• Manages part changes in the GM parts releasing systems
• Defines, implements, and releases calibration files
• Develops and implements engineering changes
• Plans and implements test and/or development programs
• Performs issue identification and resolution
• Supports part delivery logistics
• Supports vehicle assembly plant operations

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of automotive electrical/electronics/software engineering experience
• Minimum of 2 years of automotive component release experience
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications (CAN, GMLAN, LIN, ETHERNET)
• In-depth knowledge of verification and validation process (component-, bench-, vehicle-level)
• Understanding of hardware design and failure modes
• Understanding of vehicle safety requirements (e.g., FMVSS, etc.)
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Results driven individual with high levels of initiative and proactivity
• Exhibits appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with global business partners
• High level analytical ability to resolve unusual and complex problems
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in the job-related area
• Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and a high level of independent judgment
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Computer Science, or Aeronautical Engineering); advanced degrees preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience releasing parts into GM's G-PDS
• 5+ years experience working with current automotive infotainment systems including Navigation, GPS, Bluetooth, USB, Speech Recognition, Microphones, Hands-free Processing and Audio Management, Displays and HMI, Camera and Video Management, AM/FM/XM Receivers/Tuners, Internet Apps (including Internet Radio, Media Players, Text to Speech, System and Power Management, Phone, Data Carrier, and Data Downloads)