Plate/Flow Channel Development Engineer
General Motors

Job Info

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About GM

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Job Description

OVERVIEW

General Motors is at the forefront of transitioning personal transportation. To enable this transition, we are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to create our next generation fuel cell bipolar plates. You will be responsible for developing the design of current and future active area flow paths and plate designs and resolving complex technical issues. You will need to have thorough knowledge and understanding, be creative, take initiative as well as use a high level of independent discernment with respect to the computational fluid dynamics, pressure drop and flow distribution in developing these plate designs.

• Plan and guide specifications aimed at developing new bipolar plate and flow field designs.
  
• Apply the physics of fuel cells to calculate boundary conditions for bipolar plate design studies
  
• Conduct Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for new designs.
  
• Generate new concepts / designs with understanding of many high volume production manufacturing process (e.g. stamping, laser welding, quality control).
  
• Work with CAD designers to guide the design of the hardware.
  
• Develop plans, design of experiments (DoE) and execute testing to verify the newly developed concepts. Conduct thorough statistical analyses of experimental results.
  
• Develop software (VBA, Python, Matlab) and hardware solutions to continuously improve plate design studies.
  
• Prepare written reports of test results and present results to broader team.
  
• Execute tests in accordance to GM procedures, ISO standards, SAE and ECE, Federal Register (CFR) procedures, and GMS principles.
  
• Quickly identify issues / problems and report to responsible personnel.
  
• Maintain a safe working environment.
  
• Up to 10% travel required to support collaboration with partners and suppliers.
  

Additional Job Description

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS in engineering either Chemical, Mechanical or Related engineering fields
  
• 2+ years of experience in advanced engineering or research
  
• Experience in developing design or products using CFD and FEA
  
• Comfortable with setting up bench / component level testing to understand root cause of the issue
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office a must; experienced using VBA/Python/Simulink strongly preferred
  
• Must function well in a fast-paced, diverse engineering environment and be flexible and adaptive to unexpected technical issues and concerns.
  
• Basic understanding of PEM fuel cell technology
  
• Hands-on, independent, self-motivated contributor with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on innovation
  
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail
  
• Communication: strong oral, written and presentation skills
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in chemical, mechanical or related engineering
  
• More than 3 years of experience in fuel cells bipolar plate development
  
• 3 - 5 years of experience in computational software like Fluent /OpenFOAM.
  
• Industrial experience in developing tests / processes using thermodynamic principles (e.g steam tables, multiphase flow)
  
• More than 3 years of experience in Solid modeling (NX is ideal)
  
• More than 3 years of experience with GD&T and drawing checking
  
• More than 3 years of experience working in or directly with Manufacturing Engineering or Cost Estimating
  
• Comfortable in dealing with undefined / under-defined problems
  
• Adaptable in dealing with evolving goals and targets
  
• Detailed understanding of metrology and quality control
  
• Familiarity with GM Engineering Change and Design Release processes
  
• Statistics and design of experiment training and experience
  

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. 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.

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