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Job Description
This position offers a career in the fast-paced and challenging environment of tire testing and modeling at General Motors. You will work with state-of-the-art testing and analytical technologies to virtually integrate tire performance into vehicle dynamics simulations for Motorsports applications.
Job responsibilities include:
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Review and qualify tire test data for tire modeling
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Fit tire test data to models with documented quality
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Scale and synthesize models based on feedback from secondary data sources
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Develop extensive enhancements to advance tire models, tools and methods
Additional Job Description
Qualifications
Required:
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Knowledge of tire model fitting routines from Flat-Trac and Wheel Force Transducer data
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2+ years of engineering experience
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Detailed knowledge of tire design, development and manufacturing processes
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Experience and understanding of using Magic Formula tire models including synthesis based on tire construction changes
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BS in Engineering or equivalent STEM related curriculum
Preferred:
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Experience in developing advanced tire models that include wear and thermal effects
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Experience performing vehicle dynamics simulation
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6+ years of engineering experience
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Experience with simulation and analysis of motorsports applications
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Experience and understanding of dynamic tire models such as FTire and MF-SWIFT
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Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink and Python scripting languages
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MS in Engineering or equivalent
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.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.