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General Motors ICV Design release Engineer - Sensor Alignment in Shanghai, China
Job Description
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Advanced Technical C in Shanghai, China five times per week.
The Role -
The Sensors Alignment Engineer is responsible for ensuring the precise calibration, alignment, and testing of automotive sensors throughout the product life cycle – covering development, manufacturing, and service stages.
The role focuses on creating and driving the efficiency and accuracy of sensors alignment processes across at manufacturing line as well as the on-line, and service facilities. The objective is to ensure sensor integration meets quality and performance standards. The engineer will work close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to vendor, manufacturing, quality assurance, and SW development partner, to ensure high quality sensor performance throughout product life cycle.
What You’ll Do -
Sensors Alignment:
Oversee and optimize the alignment processes of various automotive sensors (radar, LiDAR, cameras, etc.) during development, the manufacturing EOL stage, and aftersales services.
Implement best practices to maximize sensor accuracy and minimize resource consumption and cycle times.
Collaborate with HW/SW, functional safety, and perception teams to integrate advanced calibration methodologies.
Demonstrate functionality of various alignment at various development milestones
EOL Testing & Validation:
Design, develop, and maintain end-of-line and service testing procedures to validate sensor functionality.
Analyze test results and work with quality assurance to address performance issues throughout development and deployment of product.
Continuously improve alignment testing standards to meet evolving industry safety and performance requirements.
Process Optimization:
Work closely with manufacturing teams to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline the sensor alignment process.
Implement process improvements through data-driven analysis, statistical tools, and automation to maintain production targets without compromising sensor quality.
Collaboration & Documentation:
Interface with suppliers, multi-regional software developers, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment across sensor system design, production requirements, and quality standards.
Maintain and update design requirements and alignment documentation and work instructions for manufacturing personnel.
Provide feedback to R&D teams for next-generation sensor technology improvements.
Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution:
Perform root cause analysis and resolve sensor alignment or calibration issues that occur at the plants and at service.
Lead and participate in cross-functional teams for problem-solving and implementation of corrective actions.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications):
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Experience:
5+ years of experience in sensor calibration, automotive manufacturing, or EOL processes.
Experience with calibration tools and software (e.g., MATLAB, CANalyzer, Vector tools, VSPY).
Strong understanding of sensor technologies such as cameras, radar, LiDAR, etc.
Skills:
Proven ability to work with complex sensor systems and multi-sensor fusion.
Familiarity with ground truthing sensor concept
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Familiarity with automotive production processes and quality standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IATF 16949).
Knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools for process optimization (Six Sigma, FMEA).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Other:
Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment with occasional travel to production sites.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work standards.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Experience with autonomous driving or ADAS sensor systems.
Knowledge of advanced automotive technologies, including LiDAR, HD maps, and GNSS.
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