Computational Mechanics and Computer Aided Design Researcher
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Overview
Job Description
Job 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
We are seeking aComputational Mechanicsand Computer Aided DesignResearcherto join ourDesign forX (DfX) team within Research & Development. In this role, you will help shape the future of engineering design by developingAI poweredtools embedded directly intoour CAD workflow (Siemens NX), enabling engineers to create designs that areoptimizedfor performance, manufacturability, and quality before production begins.
This position sits at the intersection of computational geometry, mechanics, and artificial intelligence, translating advanced research into practical,CAD nativeengineering capabilities used at scale.
JoiningR&Dwill provide you with the opportunity to work oncutting-edgetechnologies, contribute to innovation, and collaborate with a diverse team of experts. You will play a key role in advancing our capabilities and ensuring that ourproductsare at the forefront of the industry.
What You'll Do
Develop computational geometry and mechanics algorithmsthat reasondirectly on CAD models to support design evaluation and optimization.
Research and prototypeAIassistedgenerative design workflows that combinedata drivenmethods with physics andgeometry awarereasoning.
BuildCAD integratedsolutions within Siemens NX to enable pushbutton analysis, design exploration, and manufacturability checks.
Design andvalidatemethods that balancelearning basedapproaches with deterministic evaluation, ensuring results are explainable and repeatable.
Collaborate withcross functionalpartners in R&D, Manufacturing,ProductEngineeringandITto transition research concepts into scalable engineering tools.
Communicate research outcomes through technical reports, demonstrations, and presentations to engineering and leadership audiences.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Graphics, ora related field.
ORMSMechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Graphics, or a related fieldand2+ years ofequivalent experience.
Strong background in computational mechanics, numerical methods, or simulation-driven design.
Expertise incomputational geometry or computer graphics, such as surface representations, geometry processing, feature detection, or geometric optimization.
Proficiencyin Python and/or C/C#/C++ for algorithm development and research prototyping.
Experience applying machine learning to engineering or geometry-centric problems.
Ability to design rigorous experiments andvalidateresults usingappropriateengineeringmetrics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
What Will Give YouACompetitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Experience developing CAD or CAE integrations, particularly with Siemens NX or similar platforms.
Familiarity with DFX, manufacturability analysis, or CADbased checking tools.
Experience combiningphysics-basedsimulation with AI, such as surrogate modeling orphysics informedML.
Background inmanufacturing relatedmechanics (e.g., forming, joining, structural performance).
Publication or patent record in computational mechanics, geometry processing, orAIforengineering.
Experience turning research prototypes into tools used by nonexpert engineers.
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.
Benefits Overview
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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.
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