Hybrid Diagnostic System Architect – Body Domain

at General Motors

• Job title: Diagnostic System Architect – Body Domain
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Markham, Canada

About the role

• Diagnostic System Architect in automotive engineering ensuring compliance and robust vehicle systems. Leading diagnostic strategies and collaborating with engineering and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform as diagnostic subject matter expert (SME) for the Secure Vehicle ART that includes products such as closures, compartments and vehicle access.
• Define non-functional diagnostic requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure timely delivery of diagnostic artifacts across the ART.
• Apply business, safety, emissions, and service requirements per GM Diagnostic Policies.
• Recommend and enforce design guidelines from GM Diagnostic Principles.
• Align with GM’s enterprise diagnostic architecture and strategies.
• Support and ensure inclusion of system analyses (e.g., FMEA, FTA, trade-offs).
• Support and ensure alignment to robustness test planning (DOE1–DOE5).
• Partner with Agile Teams, suppliers, DREs, calibration, safety, service, and manufacturing.
• Consult with GM Diagnostic Business Sector Representatives and regulatory agencies.
• Mentor diagnostic professionals within the ART.
• Align ART members to a common diagnostic strategy and best practices.
• Roll down the diagnostic architecture roadmap to teams.
• Define subsystems, interfaces, and allocate diagnostic responsibilities.
• Plan and develop the Diagnostic Architectural Runway for the ART.
• Support supplier sourcing, assessments, and technical reviews.
• Engage in LPM/EPICs and provide diagnostic workload assessments.
• Participate in diagnostic improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with industry trends, diagnostic tools, and internal policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Software, Mechanical or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in diagnostics, systems engineering, or embedded controls.
• Strong understanding of vehicle diagnostics, serviceability, and compliance standards.
• Experience with FMEA, FTA, and robustness validation planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor others.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Must be legally allowed to work in Canada and able to travel to the US.

Benefits

• Relocation: This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.