Mechatronics Engineer

General Motors; München; Hybrid; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

General Motors Munich seeks an Associate HW Engineer to ensure radar system reliability and performance for future Personal Autonomous Vehicles. You will contribute to hardware integration, fixture design, and production-grade prototyping within a human-centered design framework.

The role emphasizes hardware analysis, metrology, and technical documentation in English and German, with an on-site presence of about 80% in a hybrid setup at our Munich site.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in mechatronics or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with GD&T.
• Proficient in technical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of CAM.
• Excellent communication in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Hardware Integration: assemble and modify radar systems.
• Hardware Analysis: diagnose and root cause after tests.
• Fixture Design: design fixtures for production with pneumatics.
• Fabrication: prototype components via CNC milling and 3D printing.
• Metrology: perform first article inspections with 3D profilometry.
• Documentation: create technical reports in English.

Kenntnisse

Technical reading of drawings (GD&T)

Bilingual English & German

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or equivalent

Tools

Siemens NX

Autodesk Inventor

CAM software

Jobbeschreibung

Join General Motors’ world-class development center in Munich, where we design advanced high-resolution imaging radar sensors that power Personal Autonomous Vehicles (PAVs).

Our distinctive approach combines sensor innovation with direct vehicle integration, enabling close collaboration with global teams such as Perception. This integrated model delivers a seamless user experience while upholding the highest standards of safety.

The radar systems developed in Munich play a critical role in our mission to harness self-driving technology to save lives, transform urban mobility, redefine travel time, and expand freedom of movement.

If you’re driven to tackle complex engineering challenges, see your work deployed in real-world autonomous vehicles, and contribute to meaningful change on a global scale, we invite you to join us.

The Role

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..

We are a world-leading pioneer in high-resolution radar sensor technology, engineering the foundational components for the future of next-generation mobility. We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Associate HW Engineer to ensure the reliability, integrity, and world-class performance of these core radar systems. Your expertise will be critical to the safety and functionality of our advanced vehicle platforms.

What You'll Do:

• Hardware Integration: Assembly and modifications of high resolution radar systems
• Hardware Analysis: Disassembly and analysis of high resolution radar systems after environmental testing and root cause analysis of occurred failure modes
• Fixture Design: Design and integration of fixtures for production purposes considering pneumatic features
• Fabrication of Mechanical Components: Manufacturing of prototype components by using various technologies such as CNC milling and 3D printing
• Metrology: Execution of first article inspections and assessment of the components dimensional accuracy by using optical measurement systems such as a 3D profilometer
• Technical Documentation: Creating technical documents and reports in english language

Requirements:

• Completed degree in mechatronics or comparable qualification
• Advanced ability to read and interpret technical drawings including GD&T
• Working knowledge in technical documentation
• Basic knowledge of CAM
• Excellent communication skills in both English and German
• Basic understanding of injection moulding and die-casting production processes
• Proficient in a CAD system (Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor)
• Availability for an 80% on-site presence

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a minimum of 3 days per week.

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 collaboratively – 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.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

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.

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.