Low Voltage Electric Power Component Technical Specialist
| Company | General Motors |
|---|---|
| Location | Warren, MI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5+ years automotive experience with 2+ in Electric Power (EP) components and/or Systems product development
- High level of competence in developing customer use cases and writing and comprehending requirements
- Proven experience in data driven analysis to resolve issues and develop strategies
- Knowledge of product design and development cycles – Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP)
- Design thinking and Systems theory approach to problems and design solutions
- High level knowledge of component, software and hardware architecture/development/build and processes
- Experienced in performing system, sub-system, software, and component level DFMEAs
- High level understanding of hardware and software design and failure modes in electronic modules
- Working knowledge of automotive component and system level test plans and validation
Responsibilities
- Lead and define the strategic direction for one or more electric power components such as Fail Operational Power Modules, eFuse-based Power Distribution Units, Redundant Power Sensors, DC to DC converters (12/48V), DC/AC Inverters, etc., ensuring their effective integration into various automotive systems, subsystems and applications
- Commonize technical solutions and leverage volumes across subsystems, global organizations and suppliers to reduce cost, mass and complexity, while maintaining the safety goals/coverage of all features being supported by the solution
- Identify and implement relevant technologies for future GM products to place GM in a leading position for product safety and new regulatory requirements (CO2 reduction)
- Lead innovation and advanced technology development in partnership with suppliers and R&D, focused on cost reduction, mass reduction and fuel economy improvements
- Develop and implement strategic roadmaps by identifying technology gaps and innovation projects for new LV EP components
- Convert strategic direction into actionable tactical plans through planning, definition and development of deployable innovative 12V Power technology into various automotive subsystems
- Support development of serial data and controls requirements, prognostics and diagnostics for continuous improvement
- Document and comprehend all BOM Row imperatives e.g., piece cost, cost drivers, supply base capability, market trends, vendor tooling, volumes-where used, mass, quality, performance, etc.
- Lead and support cross-SMT DREs with execution of 12V power global strategies and engineering solutions in a technical advisory role
- Foster communication and close-loop learnings between regions
- Develop and maintain commodity specific Statement of Requirements (SOR), Component Technical Specifications (CTS) and global Bill of Material documents
- Establish overall Sourcing Strategy with the Purchasing Buyer and Commodity Manager
- Lead commodity-specific technical design reviews, sourcing activities, and baseline DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, safety, diagnostic and QRD teams to define new requirements, use cases and development processes to support EP system development
- Support the Electric Power GSSLT for definition of future 12V power topologies
- Create and maintain Interface Control Design (ICD) strategy and ICD templates
- Manage commodity related PRTS issues, supporting issue resolution and interface with other groups (including VDDV) for faster resolution
- Collaborate with the Quality team and lead component specific QRD improvement efforts including IPTV tracking, pro-actively driving initiatives to prevent quality issues and reduce warranty costs
- Support BOM Excellence deliverables for EP components (UPC/FNA guides, modification level definitions, BOM picks, etc.)
- Resolve complex problems and establish physics based virtual use cases to enable faster & higher quality deliveries to customers
- Keep leadership informed of new technologies, industry developments, and critical projects
- Travel to relevant supplier engineering and manufacturing locations
Preferred Qualifications
- Jira, DNG, and FIT experience preferred
- Masters degree preferred
- DFSS Black Belt preferred (or in-process)