Define and optimize design and validation requirements for inverters and high-voltage bus; predict losses, heat rejection, ripple, and resonances; assess control strategy and design-change impacts; perform HTD, PTC, and ripple rejection analysis; support power electronics through concept to production; provide technical leadership and supplier assessment; pursue cost, size, and efficiency improvements.
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DUTIES: Optimize and define design and validation requirements, predict inverter losses and heat rejection, predict high voltage bus ripple and resonances, assess the impact of control strategy on component design and validation, assess impact of design changes on component and system performance, and HTD, PTC, Ripple Rejection Analysis. Support power electronics teams in all phases of program execution from concept to production. Provide technical leadership in program product development teams and supplier assessment activities pertaining to power inverters and high voltage bus. Actively pursue cost reduction, size reduction and efficiency improvement. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office. Multiple positions available.
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study and Five (5) years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Design Release Engineer, or related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study and Three (3) years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Design Release Engineer, or related occupation. Three (3) years of experience with: Electric Drive and Propulsion System High Voltage Bus; Vehicle-to-Vehicle & Vehicle-to-Home System Architecture and Vehicle Charging; Power Electronics analysis, design, development, validation, and release experience; Power electronics theory and principles with wide band gap semiconductors including Si, SiC, and GaN; Design, development, and testing of power inverters and converters; Designing for EMC in power electronics modules; Design and analysis of vehicle level conducted and radiated emissions; and Commercial tools for modeling and simulation of power electronics and electric drives including Ansys (Sherlock, HFSS, Siwave), Matlab, Simulink, and Saber.
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DUTIES: Optimize and define design and validation requirements, predict inverter losses and heat rejection, predict high voltage bus ripple and resonances, assess the impact of control strategy on component design and validation, assess impact of design changes on component and system performance, and HTD, PTC, Ripple Rejection Analysis. Support power electronics teams in all phases of program execution from concept to production. Provide technical leadership in program product development teams and supplier assessment activities pertaining to power inverters and high voltage bus. Actively pursue cost reduction, size reduction and efficiency improvement. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office. Multiple positions available.
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study and Five (5) years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Design Release Engineer, or related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study and Three (3) years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Design Release Engineer, or related occupation. Three (3) years of experience with: Electric Drive and Propulsion System High Voltage Bus; Vehicle-to-Vehicle & Vehicle-to-Home System Architecture and Vehicle Charging; Power Electronics analysis, design, development, validation, and release experience; Power electronics theory and principles with wide band gap semiconductors including Si, SiC, and GaN; Design, development, and testing of power inverters and converters; Designing for EMC in power electronics modules; Design and analysis of vehicle level conducted and radiated emissions; and Commercial tools for modeling and simulation of power electronics and electric drives including Ansys (Sherlock, HFSS, Siwave), Matlab, Simulink, and Saber.
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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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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