General Motors

Network Test Engineer

Posted on: 12 Mar 2021

Warren, MI

Job Description

About GM

Theres never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision wont happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us

Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Job Description

Network Test Engineer ensures applications meet GM IT standards for functional, system, quality, security, performance and architecture requirements. Drive test planning, execution and quality reporting of software applications through project engagements and sustaining software test activities. This includes the creation of manual and automated test cases and test execution plans. Organizes and executes test activities to ensure applications meet GM IT standards for quality, security, performance and architecture requirements.

Network Test Engineer is a technical position which requires leading the definition and implementation of GM Cyber Security technology direction, standards or technology roadmaps across GM business units or multi-functional IT organizations minimally within one security domain.

In this role you will perform complex assignments requiring a wider application of security principles, theories and concept. Expected to operate autonomously.

You will work with independence, though some support and advice is readily available from the manager. During the year you will set short term objectives and guidelines in support of security strategy, which have a direct impact on Security's overall results. You will holds yourself and others accountable for demonstrating GMs values and cultural behaviors. Models GM behaviors and creates a winning culture.

Key Responsibilities

* Drive GMs information security strategy and vision on all Manufacturing Cyber Security (MCS) initiatives.
* Provide in-depth Manufacturing and Security knowledge for Manufacturing Cyber Security initiatives with respect to implementation and ongoing support to ensure strategic alignment with the MCS program, success with the core business.
* Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineering to test security solutions while minimizing the impact to on-going production.
* Perform solution testing in a lab environment, assisting implementing the solution on the manufacturing plant floor.
* Develop and maintain standard documentation regarding how to implement and maintain cybersecurity solutions.
* Development and/or contribute to solutions for complex, cross-functional issues to resolve Manufacturing Cyber Security vulnerabilities.
* Work hand in hand with cross-functional organizations to implement MCS controls in order to secure the manufacturing plant floor.
* Drive adoption of information security controls across business functions.
* Analyze industry and cyber security trends to ensure MCS strategies are in accordance.
* Represent GM in various industry forums and provide solutions for changes to industry standards that impact GM
* Ensure success cradle to grave Manufacturing Cyber Security strategic initiatives.

Key Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

* Proven experience in the implementation of systems and services in a manufacturing environment.
* Proven innovative thinking welcoming challenges and developing unique solutions to solve difficult problems.
* Intimate knowledge of GM's manufacturing processes (Vehicle, Propulsion, & Stamping).
* Intimate knowledge of GM's common controls architectures and standards for (Vehicle, Propulsion, & Stamping).
* Familiarity with a wide variety of ICS / OT systems utilized across GMs manufacturing operations.
* Self-starting, detail oriented, results driven individual capable of developing solutions to complex cyber security vulnerabilities with little direction from others.
* Demonstrated excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
* Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others

Education/Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Security, Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
* At least 3-5 years' experience in Network Engineering or Network Test space.
* Exposure to Network Engineering supporting a manufacturing plant as a controls, launch, or deployment engineer is required.
* ICS / OT knowledge in the industrial controls space is preferred.
* Proficient at programming and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and HMIs, including Rockwell, Siemens, and/or comparable.
* Knowledge of industrial controls networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet, etc)
* Knowledge of numerous OT devices (Robots, Welders, HMIs, Vision Cameras, Torque Controllers, VFDs, etc)
* Security certifications beneficial

Preferred skills:

* Minimum of 1 or more years experience in Engineering supporting a General Motors or automotive manufacturing plant as a controls, launch, or deployment engineer is required.

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.

General Motors

Detroit, MI

We envision a future of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future.

General Motors has been pushing the limits of transportation and technology for over 100 years. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution. And we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want.

As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality.

Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow.

Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, GM is:

Over 180,000 people
Serving 6 continents
Across 23 time zones
Speaking 70 languages

At General Motors, innovation is our north star. As the first automotive company to mass-produce an affordable electric car, and the first to develop an electric starter and air bags, GM has always pushed the limits of engineering.

GM is the only company with a fully integrated solution to produce self-driving vehicles at scale.
We are committed to an all-electric future.
2.6 billion EV miles have been driven by drivers of five GM electrified models, including the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Our future depends on responsible stewardship of the earth, and we continually seek creative and innovative solutions for the environment. Our policies and technologies promote a cleaner planet from supply chain to manufacturing to the vehicles we put on the road.

Across 14 recent new-vehicle launches, we’ve trimmed an average of 357 pounds per vehicle, saving 35 million gallons of gasoline and avoiding 312,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year.

Today, our vehicle manufacturing process has the lowest environmental footprint in our history, thanks to steady progress toward achieving our 2020 operational commitments to reduce energy, carbon, water and waste intensity.

We are General Motors. We transformed how the world moved through the last century. And we’re determined to do it again as we redefine mobility to serve our customers and shareholders and solve societal challenges.