Senior Researcher - Vehicle Lightweighting

Job Description

Work Arrangement

Hybrid – This role requires the employee to be onsite an average of three days per week 

The Role

As a valued Researcher with the Research and Development team here at GM, you will innovate through next-gen ideas, suggest new project areas, and establish technical plans. Conduct research and/or experiments to collect required data and validate research ideas in developing next-gen lightweight technology. 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. You'll need to utilize your skills in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, etc., and manufacturing, and demonstrate knowledge and expertise in project management principles.

What You Will Do

• Plan and execute collaborative scientific or engineering research generating new knowledge and innovative technology in polymers and polymer composites for vehicle lightweighting.  

• Drive internal and external collaborations 

• Maintain awareness of the state-of-the-art and research expertise in the areas of responsibility  

• Prepare timely high quality technical reports and make presentations to ensure effective communications  

• Generate intellectual property to protect new inventions in the area of responsibility  

• Assist other employees in accomplishing their project goals 

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields  

• Understanding of structural simulations using state-of-the computer programs (NASTRAN/LS-DYNA/ABQUS)  

• Knowledge in simulation tool development for both performance and manufacturing processes  

• Familiarity with composite processing concepts  

• Understanding of material testing procedures and use of testing equipment, such as mechanical test frames and thermal analysis equipment  

• Interpersonal skills and communication methods to work effectively with GM internal and external customers  

 What Will Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications) 

• Experience with advanced numerical methods, and fluency in one of the programming languages such as Fortran, C++, and Python. 

• Knowledgeable in transitioning products from prototype manufacturing to volume production  

• Knowledge in resin transfer molding, compression molding and metal forming 

• Good publication record 

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

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