Flash Programming Application Development Engineer - GM Global Technical Center - Smith Manufacturing B

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to be onsite at Warren, Michigan minimum three times per week.

The Role

We are seeking a Vehicle Flash Programming Application Development Engineer with experience in manufacturing processes and methods for programming vehicles and their electronic control systems to join our exceptional team here at GM!  In this role you will be responsible to develop and communicate the requirements needed to flash program vehicles and electronic control modules in the vehicle assembly plants as well as create, develop and maintain the manufacturing flash programming application to program vehicle electronic control modules in the assembly plants.

What you will do (Responsibilities)

• Design, develop and validate end of assembly line (EoL) test applications for Flash Programming (Flash)

• Code, maintain, and debug test applications using C/C++ programming language.

• Debug and root cause issues with vehicle electronic control units affecting testing applications using CAN (ISO15765), UDS (ISO14229), and DoIP (ISO13400) serial data protocols.

• Perform EOL validation on System Benches and support pre-production vehicle builds as required.

  • Support team members in system verification process, parameter setting and option settings.

  • Support flash-related issues by deep-diving logs to pinpoint root-cause

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering degree

• 2+ years of technical and/or manufacturing engineering experience

• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment

• Software debugging and troubleshooting experience

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work individually and in a team environment

• Ability to technically communicate effectively in the English Language

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​

• Ability to read and understand CAN (ISO15765), UDS (ISO14229), and DoIP (ISO13400) serial data protocols

• C, C++ Computer Language programming skills

• Knowledge of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems

• Knowledge of vehicle electrical architectures

• Familiar with End-of-Line Assembly Verification systems such as GTS

• Familiar with Microsoft Visual Studio for software development

• Utility-file and SPS Interpreters experience

• Experience with automotive electrical systems and functional sub-systems

• Familiarity with product release processes (SPR/SPD, 3PD, etc)

• Vehicle assembly plant/process experience

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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 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

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 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.​