Generalmotors
Staff/Thermal System Architect
Warren, Michigan, United States of America · Staff+
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About the role
- The Staff Thermal System Architect and Thermal System Architect primary responsibilities are to provide technical leadership and guidance for the development and integration of the thermal system inclusive of propulsion, cabin and vehicle thermal management.
- In these roles, you will be responsible for configuration of all thermal components, ensuring alignment with defined strategies, criteria compliance, and program specific desires.
- Candidates must hold selves and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results, without compromising integrity, safety or quality.
Responsibilities
- Technical Champion cross-commodity integration (Thermal, HVAC, PTC, Aero, Structures, Propulsion, Controls, Energy, Calibration) to deliver cohesive vehicle-level thermal performance.
- Own and drive thermal system integration for active thermal domains (coolant and refrigerant loops, HVAC, Propulsion Cooling, airflow, thermal protection of sensitive components) through early architecture and development phases.
- Lead the team in creative problem solving for complex thermal performance conflicts.
- Guide use of analytical tools and methods (e.g., 0D/1D/3D analysis, simulation, virtual builds, sensitivity studies) to rapidly evaluate alternatives and recommend data-driven solutions.
- Provide consistent support in CITs, SDITs, VCITs and VPITs.
- Lead program specific thermal system benchmarking, evaluating competitor designs, performance, and integration strategies, identifying opportunities to enhance performance, efficiency, integration and cost-effectiveness in our system.
- 8th Level System Architect (in addition to above) Champion architectural cross-commodity integration (Thermal, HVAC, PTC, Aero, Structures, Propulsion, Controls, Energy, Calibration) to deliver cohesive vehicle-level thermal performance.
- Drives improvements that impact business results, creates and drives organizational opportunities.
- Leadership and Communication Lead cross-functional teams to resolve highly complex technical issues, leveraging advanced research, benchmarking and available knowledge base.
- Supporting and encouraging DREs to be bold in speaking up and defending their designs.
Requirements
- Candidates must be comfortable providing technical presentations to internal, program and cross functional leadership.
- Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment.
Benefits
- Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
- Benefits Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
Company info
- Be proficient at communication and leading an indirect global team maintaining connection via well-organized and efficient system review forums.
- We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave.
- We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.
- Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
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- Explore our global locations We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team.
Equal opportunity
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- In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Working Knowledge of 1D thermodynamic and 3D CFD Analysis Knowledge of GM program timing system and VDP deliverables GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
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