Technical Specialist - Displays

Company: General Motors
Location: Roswell
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

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Job Description
General Motors Infotainment Displays are a rapidly developing area of automotive technology. We're developing cutting edge and intuitive systems that enhance the customer experience. In this role you'll be General Motor's expert as it relates to Displays. This includes leading product development and integration activities of the customer Displays strategy. We're seeking an Engineer with understanding of component, subsystem, vehicle integration for features and interfaces related to customer displays. A strong understanding of the consumer industry is also critical to be up to date on trends. The Technical Specialist is recognized as an industry expert in display technology, execution, and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Develop display system technology road map to assure industry leadership in both innovation and cost
• Develop required technologies to enable future customer features. Partner with R&D
• Work with industry and start up companies to innovate automotive specific technology to meet road map expectations. Work on insertion points and sourcing of new technologies. Engage with Partner suppliers
• Work with associated DREs, studio engineers and program teams to generate understanding of current product technology applications and manufacturing processes. Provide mentoring on evaluation of technology and supplier design critique
• Continuously benchmark automotive and consumer markets to understand long term trends. Review trends with advanced engineering teams (including design studio) to brainstorm applications and challenges. Share vision of plan along with gaps
• Mentor members of GM team on display system technology
• Relies on extensive experience and discernment to plan and accomplish goals
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel
• Addresses the broadest and most complex problems of multiple disciplines within the business unit or divisionAdditional Job Description
  
  Qualifications:
  • Expert in display technology, execution, and analysis
  • Extensive experience in creating and executing technology road maps
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in product development (automotive related is preferred)
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Masters/PhD preferred
  • Industry recognition (Patents, Publications, technical board participation)
  • Ability to lead cross functional, global teams
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with internal and external partners to meet program imperatives
  • Showcase a wide range of creativity and latitude as complex assignments require originality, creativity, and a wider application of principles, theories, and concepts
  • Experience recommending alterations and improvements to improve quality of products and/or procedures
  • Extensive experience and discernment to plan and accomplish goals Benefits Overview
    The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
    Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
    Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
    Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
    Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
    Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
    Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
    
    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. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
    
    We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
    

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