Senior Chassis Diagnostic Engineer – Driveline & Trailering

Vacancy Status: This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count) AI Disclosure: As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

This role is intended for a highly capable technical engineer who can define diagnostic requirements that will be translated into production-ready embedded controls for Driveline and Trailering Mechatronic systems within the Chassis domain. The position sits at the intersection of systems engineering, diagnostic architecture, embedded software, controller integration, and vehicle-level validation, with primary focus on diagnostic strategy, requirements, and architecture. The ideal candidate is a systems-oriented diagnostic engineer with a strong understanding of embedded controls, vehicle diagnostics, and chassis mechatronic systems. Experience includes defining diagnostic requirements, fault detection strategies, DTC implementation requirements, fault maturation and recovery criteria, and diagnostic validation plans for production vehicle pro Experience defining diagnostic requirements, fault detection strategies, DTC implementation requirements, fault maturation and recovery criteria, recovery logic, and diagnostic validation plans for production vehicle programs. Strong collaboration across systems, software, controls, hardware, validation, and supplier teams is essential, along with the ability to translate vehicle- and feature-level requirements into robust diagnostic architectures that improve fault detection while minimizing false failures. Success in this role requires strong technical leadership, structured problem-solving, and the ability to drive diagnostic solutions from concept through vehicle launch, ensuring reliable operation, serviceability, and a consistent diagnostic approach across Driveline and Trailering systems.

Own diagnostic specification development for Driveline and Trailering mechatronic sub-systems, including DTC strategy, enable and inhibit conditions, set and recovery logic, customer notification strategy, remedial actions, and diagnostic data requirements such as freeze frame and Figure of Merit expectations. Directly support software implementation across controller, subsystem, and vehicle levels, including software integration, anomaly resolution, and technical issue troubleshooting. Drive robust diagnostic design reviews with internal GM stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring implementation meets GM requirements, passes software design review gates, and is approved for release. Improve diagnostic robustness for edge cases such as environmental variation, part-to-part variation, startup and initialization behavior, hot starts, transient power behavior, and partial networking conditions. Support common, standardized diagnostic architecture across Mechanical Driveline and Trailering controls, including creation and execution of diagnostic CGs, regression testing strategy, and diagnostic design governance. Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, controls, calibration, software integration, validation, manufacturing, product, and supplier teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions in a SAFe / agile development environment. Contribute technically to integrated chassis feature development where Driveline and Trailering capabilities intersect with braking, steering, suspension, propulsion torque management, and broader vehicle motion coordination. Act as a senior technical contributor and domain leader, helping raise the organization’s capability in diagnostic specification and mechatronic systems understanding.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer