Job Description
Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: The position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility, or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.
The Role:
General Motors is transforming the future of mobility – and the Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) is at the forefront of that transformation. We are a diverse team of agile and innovative thought leaders who are passionate about developing key technologies and products that will help achieve GM’s vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.
CTC has a proven track record of taking technologies from concept to production in both automotive and non-automotive areas. Our success is propelled by our talented people and our deep technical knowledge in domains like Electrification, HVAC, controls, diagnostics, virtualization, automation, and calibration. If you want to work with an inclusive and collaborative team that’s striving to change the world for the better, we invite you to join us.
The EV Propulsion and Thermal Management Software and Controls Development Co-Op student will be given the opportunity to engage in the development of thermal systems for EV vehicles in the area of Electrification Thermal controls and diagnostic design. These areas include MATLAB/Simulink/C Code based algorithm development, testing, virtual and vehicle calibration! You will work with a diverse team of engineers to support the development of new systems as well as be an agile developer on a scrum team.
Key Responsibilities:
Support and development of Thermal EV control and diagnostic algorithms
Conduct testing of prototype and production software (simulation, bench, and in-vehicle)
Support supplier component design and development activities
Investigate and support continuous improvement activities associated with production programs
Participate in the day-to-day engineering activities in order to gain an understanding of the vehicle development process
Participate in an Agile SAFe scrum team
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree (3rd and 4th year students but will consider qualified 2nd year students with EcoCAR, or SAE project experience) or Master's degree in one of the following areas: Software Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week in Canada, and for 8 or 12-month term (2-3 consecutive semesters) starting May 2024
Basic electrical and control systems knowledge
Experience developing software (Embedded C and/or Simulink)
Curiosity about vehicle controls and EV technology
What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Ability to travel to the US (Recommended)
Have a valid Full Class G Ontario Driver’s License, or equivalent out-of-province license
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.
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