Job Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren on a full-time basis.

The Role

The Battery Module Root Cause Engineer is responsible for the testing, diagnosis, teardown and root causing of all warranty issues for cell module assemblies on our EV launches. The Battery Module Root Cause role is key to drive lessons learned back to Product and Manufacturing. This job also provides a unique opportunity to experience many systems, as well as the manufacturing and propulsion launch process. In addition, you will work in close collaboration with our Module Design Engineering and Quality Engineering counterparts as well as Program Teams and the Plant Launch Team and report out to Leadership on a regular basis.

What You'll Do

• Lead teardown and root causing of module failures
• Work with Sr. team members in all modules related issues (cells, structure components, and sensing/bussing components, etc.)
• Participate and facilitate with meeting forums to review issues and timing with the DREs
• Provide proper preliminary root cause analysis to ensure appropriate assignment of PRTS issues
• Work with Product Engineering as needed for independent studies to improve design parameters
• Develop methods as needed to perform root causing.
• Assist with containment plans as required.
• Participate with top issues reviews and report out to plant and program leadership.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• 5+ years of engineering experience
• 3+ years of post-graduation engineering experience
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
• Ability to read and understand automotive electrical schematics
• Well versed in the use of general laboratory type equipment beyond being an end user.
• Experience with hands-on diagnostics and repair of electrical and mechanical systems
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Well versed with Battery lab, materials lab and fastener process and protocols
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes
• Ability to lift, move and disassemble module assemblies during testing and evaluation

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree in electrical engineering
• Experience in Electric Vehicle technology specifically in the Ultium Space
• High Voltage Level 2 Certification
• DFSS – Black Belt
• Good understanding of material science (basic physics)
• Understanding of engineering theory, design, and vehicle systems
• Strong interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally
• Understanding of component, subsystem and system integration
• Understanding of manufacturing processes

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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