Hybrid Body Controls Calibration and System Test Engineer – Lighting and Visibility

at General Motors

• Job title: Body Controls Calibration and System Test Engineer – Lighting and Visibility
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $115,000 - $164,600 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Oshawa, Canada

About the role

• Body Controls Calibration & System Test Engineer developing and validating automotive electronic control systems. Collaborating to deliver high-quality vehicle systems at General Motors.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solutions across requirements definition, functional decomposition, calibration, and validation for body control systems.
• Develop and validate calibration and test deliverables, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with program goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software anomalies, driving continuous improvement in system robustness.
• Perform complex design analysis, balancing requirements across features and functions.
• Share best practices and support consistency across the global software community.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for at least one platform or component, mentoring and guiding peers.
• Present data-driven insights, proposals, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead/Support Technical Reviews: Lead test automation development and execution for relevant body controls products.
• Lead and execute certification relevant activities for body electronics software features. Collect data using advanced test equipment.
• Analyze, review results and document failures via PRTS, Jira etc.
• Author validation reports (CG190 etc.)
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (PI planning, DSU etc.)
• Support issue root cause analysis and resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in calibration, testing, or validation of automotive systems (body controls experience a plus).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in performing testing in multiple test environments (HIL, Vehicle, Virtual).
• Strong background in system requirements, design analysis, and test execution.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to propose innovative solutions to non-standard challenges.
• Proven track record of working independently and mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Valid US Driver License.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.