Senior Hardware Design Engineer – Low Voltage Electric Power

Job Description

Our Mission: 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

In this role, Senior Hardware Design Engineer – Low Voltage Electric Power, you will be responsible for Hardware Design & Execution for any variety of components in the electric power space (e.g. Power Distribution Units, Battery Management Systems, Power Convertors, Inverters, etc.) and develop and/or improve hardware development process with center of expertise. You will work with cross functional teams (semiconductor, DREs, GM software, PCB layout, Mechanical Engineering, Supplier, Validation) to deliver quality product on time.

You will effectively achieve program milestones by thorough and effective program management.

I am seeking a high performing independent engineer to develop winning execution strategies, oversee solutions, resolve issues, and deliver continuous improvement for electric power components considering quality, cost, and timing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other teams, such as software, diagnostic, mechanical, and manufacturing teams, and strategize with Tech Specialists, DRE’s, and Safety to ensure seamless integration of electrical hardware designs into the overall product.

• Lead embedded designs for advanced module architectures.

• Lead new IC design/development strategic to advanced in-vehicle architectures

• Lead electrical schematic design and PCB layout

• Optimize proposed electrical hardware designs, considering factors such as cost, performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Support next generation designs in digital/analog hardware including Gig+ ethernet, processors, memory, eFuse, FET, HSD/LSD, various semi associated within electric power components

• Perform/Review electrical worst-case analysis, Power distribution Analysis, Component selection and compatibility Analysis, Environment Analysis, EMC analysis, Weibull and other component robustness analysis

• Represent the GM HW team as design expert in the core technologies developed among the team

• Optimize design and verification tests/analysis for electronic circuit design including five-point parametric tests and define/implement end of line production tests

• Lead development process for either supplier owned or inhouse designs with production build team ensuring quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans, monitoring systems, EOL).

• Continuous Improvement mindset by refining/optimizing requirements per KPIs with Electric Power team

• Maintain component Hardware Design deliverables e.g., Block Diagram, Schematics, PCB layout, etc.

• Lead Peer Reviews and resolve issues (e.g. integration, interfaces, systemic issues)

• Support formal change control and ISO9001quality standards for Engineering Change Request (ECR) of components and appropriate documentation of design and process.

• Support Assembly Plant issue resolution

• Provide technical leadership for rapid issue resolution and root cause analysis

• Support Product Investigations (SFI Process)

• Lead Cost Reduction initiatives from evaluation to implementation

• Provides direction to Design Release Engineers (DREs) in product development team meeting

• Create and maintain Best Practices

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within the electric power team and across other SMTs.

• Ensure all Key Performance Indicators (i.e., piece cost, investment, mass, base engineering content, performance, and IPTV) are met.

• Develop/Review/Approve all In-process Electrical verification for a component validation (includes component software verification) collaborating with DREs and others to ensure the plan is executed in time to meet program imperatives.

• Develop new or improve analysis / simulation or testing to improve KPIs and incorporate into standard validation plans.

• Provide engineering expertise in Formal Design, Peer and Quality Valve reviews to ensure robust engineering designs and processes.

• Support vehicle integration activity for pre-production and production vehicles

• Lead/participate in issue resolution for design and development issues, ECU warranty analysis, parts restriction and report updates as required to Engineering and Vehicle Team leadership

• Lead/support DFMEA/PFMEAs/control plans/End of Line testing/APQP development/ Lean manufacturing/ 8D issue resolution/ compliance to ISO9001 and TS16949 compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Required. Masters degree preferred

• 7+ years of experience designing automotive hardware electronics.

• Experience creating digital and analog hardware interfaces, including schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation.

• Experience with launch excellence initiatives across requirements, product safety, systems engineering, quality, and analytics.

• In-depth knowledge of low-voltage power distribution, including eFuses, FETs, thermal management, Li-ion batteries, and DC/DC converters.

• In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering processes and tools, including DNG, FMEA, and Preliminary Hazard Analysis.

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and design requirements, including EMC, environmental durability, electrical robustness, signal integrity, and noise mitigation.

• In-depth knowledge of hardware and embedded software verification and validation processes, including associated development and test tools.

• Understanding of hardware design, failure modes, and the operating principles of mechanical and electrical systems.

• Thorough knowledge of design, development, testing, manufacturing, assembly operations, and engineering processes and procedures.

• Proficiency with design and analysis tools such as Mentor Graphics, Mathcad, PSpice, and Saber.

• Knowledge of communication protocols, including Ethernet, SPI, I2C, IsoSPI, UART, PCIe, SerDes, AVB, and CAN.

• Knowledge of BIQ/GMS-like standards and operational improvements using CMMI, ASPICE, ISO 26262, and other best practices.

• Strong oral, written, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including experience with REDX, OpEx, and DFSS methodologies.

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within Electrical and across other SMTs.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, motivate employees, and drive results.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve complex and unusual problems, and balance technical solutions with business priorities.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with compute, connectivity, Body, and low-voltage distribution systems, including electronic component manufacturing, assembly, PCB design, and manufacturing.

• Knowledge of RTOS concepts, CG2999, CPU utilization, and supporting functions such as quality data analytics and Service/TAC.

• Preferred experience with simulation tools and methods, including CarSim, PreScan, Saber, Simulink, Synopsys/ANSYS, Sherlock, CFD, FEA, SPICE, MathCAD, MIL, SIL, HIL, and VIL testing.

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to work on critical vehicle electric power content by owning the mechanical and packaging execution of shields for generators, inverters, converters, battery vent tubes, jump start nuts, and related 12V hardware from concept through production. You will influence key integration decisions, solve packaging challenges, and help deliver robust solutions that support successful vehicle launches.

Work Environment

This position requires strong collaboration across electrical, systems, packaging, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and supplier teams. Candidates should be comfortable leading technical discussions, driving issue resolution, and executing engineering deliverables in support of aggressive program milestones.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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