Senior Advanced Battery Cell Integration Engineer

Job Description

Advanced Propulsion Engineering at General Motors is a rapidly developing area of automotive technology. We're creating cutting edge propulsion systems that provide industry leading energy, power, durability, and safety capability for future Vehicles (Electric and Advanced concepts). Our team is critical to achieving GM’s vision of Zero Emissions, Zero Crashes, and Zero Congestion.

In this role you'll be leading advanced technical work focus on battery structures and/or cell integration within the Advanced Battery Engineering team. We're seeking an engineer with a deep understanding of body structure system fundamentals or Battery Cell / Module fundamentals, and who has experience with component design for highly integrated systems. This person will engage with counterparts for battery cell, electrical, module, and thermal, as well as interface to architects and systems engineers for body structures, battery pack, and safety teams.

For new concepts and ideas, establish fundamental learnings and develop designs through advanced technology work (ATW). Lead the initial creation and development of Battery Module designs through the Advanced Technical Work (ATW) Phase. Understand Module design solutions and trade‑offs with regards to the Battery Requirements and Propulsion System Requirements. Be the project technical lead for advanced battery / propulsion structures developing new manufacturable designs to achieve required vehicle structural performance.

Engage with AVD for support on body structure integration, battery systems, and safety systems engineers to define battery component structural requirements for proposed new programs. For each new program, identify the scope of battery structure designs and technologies to be assessed and developed from Advanced Technology Work (ATW) to the Balanced Architecture (BA) phase. Engage with body structures and battery module engineers to ensure alignment on component requirements and integration strategies, supporting requirements rolled down from the architecture and systems teams.

Partner with the Virtual Design, Development, and Validation (VDDV) analysis organization on tools for early assessment of battery structure performance, used to establish the body systems architecture for each program. At the project end gate, support the assigned implementation teams as designs are sourced and launched into production. Continuously benchmark automotive and other industries to identify and implement innovative technologies for Future Vehicles.

Work with industry and start‑up companies to innovate battery module technology to meet roadmap expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in battery or propulsion engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Ability to lead complex technical projects with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to take ambiguous problems and define a tangible approach to identify optimal solutions.
• Experience supporting vehicle programs during the launch phase to SORP.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience working with suppliers.
• Familiarity with structural CAE tools.
• Showcase a wide range of creativity and latitude on challenging assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in engineering.
• Strong history of providing mentorship and guidance to develop teammates.
• 5+ years of experience in battery or body structure engineering.
• 2+ years of experience as a design responsible engineer for body or structural components.
• Experience working with R&D and advanced engineering body structure teams.
• Technical depth and breadth of understanding for various forming and joining processes.
• Proficient in developing analytical models to inform design decisions.
• Experience with tools for linear analysis (NASTRAN, OPTISTRUCT), non‑linear analysis (LS‑DYNA), or other CAE structural modeling tools.
• Experience with Unigraphics NX or other CAD Software.
• Testing and validation experience for batteries or structural components.
• DFSS Black Belt Certification.

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