Technical Specialist- Software Reflash Job at General Motors, Warren, MI

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  • General Motors
  • Warren, MI

Job Description

Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. 

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale..

The Role

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is looking for innovators who

thrive in tough challenges and are passionate about tackling meaningful work that will shape the future of the automotive industry. This isn’t a role for those looking for an easy path—it’s for those who embrace change, push through obstacles, and take ownership of complex problems. While there will be long days and moments that test your resilience, you’ll find purpose in your work, flexibility to prioritize your family, and the support of a people-first culture. If you’re ready to grow, thrive, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report onsite on a full-time basis.

WHY: The purpose of this role is to develop the tools and test programs for finished vehicle yard reflash campaigns to enable the global execution of the product software updates.

WHAT: As a Software Reflash Technical Specialist, you will prepare, validate, and maintain tooling as the most efficient way to complete software reflash events.

HOW: Committing to on-time readiness of manufacturing software flash and test tools to improve the customer experience upon delivery.

Work Arrangement - Onsite

The successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Tech Center on a full-time basis. This role requires up to 50% domestic and international travel.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

Develops and validates tools, process, and procedures to support yard vehicle reflash 

Creates customized flash and test configurations files for yard reflash 

Main point of contact for reflash engineering and technical support for each campaign

Globalization technical lead for Europe, South America, Korea, Australia regions 

Owner for Continuous Improvement initiatives for yard reflash

Maintain reflash tools and develop new automation scripts for user-friendly applications

Host meetings with plant, program teams, and engineering to intake events and clearly communicate the scope of the reflash campaign

Host training sessions for new team members/contractors and create documentation

Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.

Can perform as software reflash execution team back up site lead

Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications )

4+ years of hands‑on experience supporting vehicle software reflash, diagnostic, or test activities in manufacturing, yard, or end‑of‑line environments.

Strong individual contributor experience owning complex vehicle software reflash execution, including tool preparation, validation, troubleshooting, and deployment readiness.

Proven expertise developing, configuring, validating, and maintaining vehicle flash and test tooling used in manufacturing or yard reflash operations.

Deep working knowledge of vehicle communication protocols, diagnostic workflows, and in‑vehicle software systems.

Hands‑on experience using vehicle software and diagnostic tools such as NeoVI-Fire2, or vSPY, or DPS, or equivalent platforms.

Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex, non‑standard software or tooling issues impacting vehicle reflash execution.

Willingness to support production‑critical activities, including extended hours, weekend support, and up to 50% domestic and international travel.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline OR equivalent hands‑on experience supporting vehicle software systems in manufacturing environments.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Solid understanding of vehicle manufacturing and yard operations, including software update flow, end‑of‑line testing, and production constraints.

Advanced experience with End of Line Test (EOLT) software development, integration, or support.

Strong ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, ambiguous manufacturing environments with limited direction.

Experience contributing to continuous improvement efforts focused on tooling stability, automation, cycle time reduction, or execution quality.

Comfortable acting as a technical point of escalation or subject‑matter expert during high‑impact reflash events.

Ability to clearly document technical processes, create reusable tooling artifacts, and share knowledge with peers and partners.

Experience collaborating closely with software engineering, manufacturing engineering, test, and quality teams to resolve complex reflash or vehicle software issues.

Prior experience working onsite in vehicle assembly plants or finished vehicle yards.

#LI-BC1

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Total Rewards | Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources. 

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

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Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Local area, Relocation package

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