Senior Researcher - Power Electronics & Electric Drive Systems

General Motors Australia & New Zealand

Warren, United States
Hybrid
Power electronics research
Electric drive systems development
Propulsion and non-propulsion power conversion
The GM Energy and Propulsion Systems Research Lab focuses on enterprise cost reduction through propulsion and vehicle efficiency, cost, and performance improvements

Job Summary

  • The GM Energy and Propulsion Systems Research Lab focuses on enterprise cost reduction through propulsion and vehicle efficiency, cost, and performance improvements.
  • As an R&D researcher, you will identify, develop, and implement research and technology with disruptive value for future electrified vehicle propulsion systems.
  • You will collaborate globally with GM researchers and engineers in related subject areas and manage relationships across R&D, Advanced Engineering, and Product Development groups.

Matching Summary

The GM Energy and Propulsion Systems Research Lab focuses on enterprise cost reduction through propulsion and vehicle efficiency, cost, and performance improvements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Power electronics research
  • Electric drive systems development
  • Propulsion and non-propulsion power conversion
  • Multi-physics optimization
  • Prototype hardware experiments
  • Cross-domain collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • AI techniques for optimization
  • Custom user defined templates
  • Rare-earth free electric machines
  • Automotive application experience

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience or PhD research experience
  • Strong background in power electronics circuits
  • Knowledge of digital and analog control systems
  • Ability to program embedded controls
  • Hands-on prototype hardware/software experiment experience
  • Proficiency in power electronics analysis tools
  • Must be a U.S. Person

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person

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