Job Description

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is looking for innovators who are passionate about tackling meaningful work that will shape the future of the automotive industry. While there will be long days, tough moments, and challenges that push you to grow, you’ll find purpose in your work, flexibility to prioritize your family, and the support of a people-first culture. If you’re ready to grow, thrive, and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

WHY: The purpose of this role is to develop and maintain test applications for GM Manufacturing sites, ensuring that vehicles are built and verified correctly across all assembly plants globally. The role collaborates with product engineering to verify and validate electrical systems according to global specifications. Additionally, it works with Manufacturing Software Integration Engineers and plant personnel to enhance end-of-line testing, enabling operators to efficiently build vehicles, address build issues, and achieve electrical first-time quality goals.

WHAT: As a MSDE, you will develop, validate, and maintain application software for GM Manufacturing tools and processes.

HOW: Supporting the plants to make it happen for our customers.

Work Arrangement - On Site

The successful candidate is expected to report to the Milford Proving Grounds and/or Warren Tech Center 5 days a week. This role requires up to 5% domestic and international travel.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

Design, develop and validate applications for Static, Alignment, and Dynamic vehicle testing.
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 in System Benches and support pre-production vehicle builds as required.
Support team members in system verification process, parameter setting and option settings.
Validate boot and software changes made to global components as required.
Interface with Product Engineering (GSSLT Leads, Electrical DREs), suppliers, and Customer Care and Aftersales Engineering.
Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.
Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

5+ years of experience in software development.
C, C++ Computer Language programming skills.
Outstanding Software debugging and troubleshooting experience.
Ability to read and understand CAN (ISO15765), UDS (ISO14229), and DoIP (ISO13400) serial data protocols.
Knowledge of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of vehicle electrical architectures.
Ability to technically communicate effectively in the English Language.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Familiarity with End-of-Line Assembly Verification systems such as GTS.
Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio for software development.
Utility-file and SPS Interpreters experience.
Electrical system bench co-related experience.
Familiarity with product release processes (SPR/SPD, 3PD, etc.).
Vehicle assembly plant/process experience.
Understanding Linux PC system setup and configuration.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.





This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.



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Manufacturing Software Development Engineer (MSDE)