Thermal Systems Engineer

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard—from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

Come join the Advanced Systems Design team as we electrify innovative eCommerce and Non-Automotive projects on land, sea or air! We are seeking passionate engineers with a creativity and passion towards shaping our future. As a Thermal Systems Engineer you will apply GM’s electrification technology to a wide variety of new and innovative applications. Most projects will combine cutting edge energy storage technology, mixed with a wide variety of motors, chargers, power converters and microgrids.

You will be leading the way toward GM’s zero emissions vision and beyond!

• Work directly with customers from many industries to understand their needs and develop electrification solutions to fulfil them
• Analyze solutions to assess thermal management capability and support other areas including electrical, life, and others required by the unique applications
• Develop and balance system, component, and sub-component specifications for the various elements of energy storage and conversion systems including functional, performance, safety, and compliance requirements
• Support the development of an efficient energy storage and conversion solution strategy - including batteries, power electronics, controls, thermal systems and other associated hardware
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to evaluate product technical solutions to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable designs.
• Work cross-functionally to curate efficient technologies/solutions/components for innovative product design
• Collaborate in a team environment and/or take charge of opportunities to develop optimal solutions for customers and development programs

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, chemical, mechanical, or other relevant engineering field required
• 2 years or more of product development experience in the thermal management of high voltage batteries and/or electrical systems
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills required to effectively work with others in group situations
• Demonstrated high level of agility and desire to work in a complex and evolving environment and an innovation mindset
• Highly proficient in oral and written communication skills
• Team player attitude internally and externally
• Willing to travel 10-15% of the time

• Master’s in engineering or business administration desired
• Familiarity with multi-physics modeling and CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) techniques desired
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).
  
  This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel