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General Motors Senior Hardware Design Engineer – Aggregator in Mountain View, California
Job Description
Workplace Status:
Hybrid: Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time but the general expectation is that the employee be onsite an average of three (3) days each week.
The Role:
To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, GM Mechatronics Hardware platform is evolving to provide robust service to our customers.
In this role (Senior Hardware Design Engineer – Aggregator), you will be responsible for Aggregator Hardware Design & Execution and develop and/or improve hardware development process with center of expertise. You will work with cross functional team (Semi conductor, DREs, GM software, PCB layout, Mechanical Engineering, Supplier, Validation) to deliver quality product on time. You'll effectively achieve program milestones by thorough and effective program management.
We are seeking a high performing independent engineer to develop winning execution strategies, oversee solutions, resolve issues, and deliver continuous improvement for Aggregators considering quality, cost, and timing.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
Responsible for Aggregator(s) electrical hardware design.
Work closely with other teams, such as software engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing teams, 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.
Assess the feasibility of 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 with Aggregators.
Perform/Review electrical worst case analysis.
Represent the GM HW team as design expert in the core technologies developed among the team.
Optimize five-point parametric tests and finalize end of line production tests.
Lead the process as a build-to-print engineer that also acts as a liaison with the contract house.
Apply cost effective solutions with improved performance design.
Lead product development as part of a multi hub engineering organizations based in Detroit and West Coast.
Refine/optimize requirements with MPG team.
Maintain Aggregator Hardware Design deliverables e.g., Block Diagram, Schematics, PCB layout, etc.
Lead Peer Reviews and identify issues (e.g. integration, interfaces, systemic issues).
Support Engineering Change Request (ECR) of Aggregators.
Support Assembly Plant issue resolution.
Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting activities to support PRTS Issue Resolution.
Support Product Investigations (SFI Process).
Lead Cost Reduction initiatives.
Provides guidance and consultation to Design Release Engineers (DREs) in product development team meeting.
Create and maintain Best Practices.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within Aggregator team and across other SMTs.
Collaborate and strategize with Aggregator TS, Electric Power (Sub)system TS, and Safety.
Ensure all vehicle Program Imperatives (i.e., piece cost, investment, mass, base engineering content & IPTV) involving these components are met.
Work with DRE/Validation group to setup a plan for a component validation plan (includes component software verification) and ensure that the plan is executed in time to meet program imperatives.
Participate in Formal Design, Peer and Quality Valve reviews as required by the Vehicle Development Process (VDP).
Develop/Review/Approve all In-process Electrical test plans.
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/PFMEA of Aggregator.
Additional Job Description
What You'll Need (Required Qualifications):
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Professional experience creating digital/analog HW interfaces including schematic creation and/or PCB layout & supportive documentation
Minimum 5+ years working experience in hardware electronics design
Experience in design & analysis tools like Mentor Graphics (schematic & layout) MathCad, PSpice & Saber
High speed Communication Buses (Ethernet, PCIe, SerDes…)
In-depth knowledge of Low voltage power distribution (eFuse, FET, Thermal, LiB, DC/DC)
In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering process (FMEA, Preliminary Hazard Analyses)
In-depth knowledge of verification and validation processes
In-depth knowledge of embedded software development, testing and associated tools
People Skills:
Highly developed oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated problem solving ability
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output
Very high level of analytical problem-solving skills where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Masters degree in Engineering
Previous industry experience with compute, connectivity, Body, or low voltage distribution
Previous automotive industry experience in hardware electronics design
Understanding of hardware design and failure mode
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
Thorough knowledge of design development and test engineering, manufacturing and assembly operations, engineering processes and procedures
Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.
The salary range for this role is $131,000 to $202,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
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.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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• 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.
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