Job Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

As a valued Researcher with the Research and Development team here at GM, you will innovate through next-gen ideas, explore new technology areas, and establish technical plans. You will conduct research, simulations, and/or experiments to collect required data and validate research ideas. You'll also write timely and high-quality research reports, external publications, and records of invention to detail new insights and research results in your area of research.

We need your help to develop novel battery systems and propulsion architectures including thermal management systems incorporating the next generation of advanced battery cells. This will require the synthesis of optimal pack/module/cell specifications using electromechanical/thermal principles. In selected cases, we will prototype such novel cells/modules/packs in proof-of-concept hardware to demonstrate satisfactory operation in extreme and challenging conditions. Such proof-of-concept hardware is targeted at applications such as race cars/trucks, extreme fast-charging packs, plug-in hybrids and even satellites and rovers for space.

Ready to become a part of the team who readily ask the question 'what's next'? Join us today!

What You'll Do

• Develop next-generation technologies for advanced electric propulsion systems, with a focus on battery systems and propulsion system architecture
• Develop and execute technical plans, including concept generation, development, and evaluation
• Lead technical discussions and reviews as a technical specialist
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in related areas of responsibility.
• Communicate ideas, plans and results effectively via presentations and written reports
• Coordinate efforts between peers, management, operations groups, and outside organizations

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Systems Engineering
• 2+ years of research, postdoc or industry experience
• Knowledge in electric propulsion system architecture
• Knowledge in battery systems including pack/module/cell
• Knowledge in battery thermal management systems
• Excellent sociability in working with both internal and external customers

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with building and controlling modules/packs comprised of advanced battery cells preferred
• 5+ years' experience of post Ph.D. work
• Experience in electric propulsion architecture optimization
• Experience in battery system synthesis/analysis
• Experience in architecting and building high voltage electric propulsion systems

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.​