Senior Researcher - Power Electronics & Electric Drive Systems

Job Description

The Role

The GM Energy and Propulsion Systems Research Lab is aimed at total enterprise cost reduction via propulsion and vehicle efficiency, cost, and performance improvements. Warranty improvement and engineering development efficiency are also key areas of focus.

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Power Electronics & Electric Drive Systems Researcher with expertise in propulsion and non-propulsion electrical power conversion to join our cutting-edge R&D team in advancing electrified vehicle technology for GM and our customers.

As an R&D researcher, you will apply your extensive knowledge in power electronics, electric drives and related systems to identify, develop, and implement research and technology with disruptive value to GM for future electrified vehicle propulsion systems.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

As a Power Electronics and Electric Drive Systems Researcher, you will :

Research, invent, test, develop and demonstrate industry-leading power electronics & energy conversion systems that improve efficiency, reduce costs and ensure world-class vehicle performance

Research propulsion (e.g., inverters) and non-propulsion (e.g. charging, low-voltage systems) power electronics and related systems

Develop new power electronic topologies and high-density packaging technologies that take advantage of cutting-edge semiconductor devices

Develop multi-functional applications of electrified propulsion systems

Develop new propulsion / vehicle features that provide customer value

Develop new low-cost, rare-earth free electric machines for propulsion

Conduct multi-physics optimization of electric drive systems including electromagnetics, thermal, and mechanical over specified drive cycles

Leverage cross-domain knowledge and AI techniques for propulsion & vehicle systems optimization

Work alongside highly experienced and capable researchers in state-of-the-art test labs to conduct simulations and prototype hardware experiments (on bench, dyno & in vehicle) to collect required data and verify research theories that will impact future GM electrified vehicles (battery electric and hybridized)

Collaborate globally with GM researchers and engineers in related subject areas (e.g., electric machines, controls, batteries, vehicle systems, materials and manufacturing)

Write timely and high-quality research reports, external publications, and records of invention to detail new insights and results in your areas of research

Manage relationships across R&D, Advanced Engineering and Product Development groups to meet enterprise-wide objectives

Lead technical discussions and reviews as an expert in power electronics & electric drive system technologies

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry and technical developments affecting areas of responsibility

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)

PhD in Electrical and Electronics engineering, specialized in power electronics, electric machines, or related disciplines

Candidates must have either a minimum of three (3) years of relevant industry experience or a Ph.D. degree with demonstrated research experience in a related discipline.

Strong background in electrical engineering, power electronics circuits, system modeling & simulation, and advanced optimization techniques

Knowledge of digital and analog control systems

Ability to program embedded controls

Hands-on experience in developing, instrumenting and conducting prototype hardware / software experiments

Knowledge of power electronics and electromagnetic analysis tools (e.g., PLECS, Matlab / Simulink, Altium PCB design, LTSpice, Maxwell 2D / 3D / Q3D, JMAG, ALTAIR etc.)

Ability to travel up to 5% of the time, domestic

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred qualifications)

3-5 years experience

Electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical analysis using Ansys finite element tools

Experience developing custom user defined templates (UDTs) for use in finite element optimization

Demonstrated experience in design of electric machines with iron nitride, ferrite and mixed magnet materials

Experience in application of advanced research and technology to automotive problems

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

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