Mechatronics Engineer

General Motors; München; Híbrido; EUR 60 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

General Motors’ Munich development center designs high‑resolution radar sensors for Personal Autonomous Vehicles. The team collaborates across global sites to deliver safe, connected mobility with advanced hardware, software and safety features.

The role of Associate HW Engineer focuses on hardware integration, analysis and fixture design to ensure reliability and performance of radar systems used in next‑generation vehicles. Fluency in English and German, plus CAD skills, are essential.

Qualificações

• Degree in mechatronics or similar field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with GD&T.
• Experience with technical documentation.
• Basic CAM knowledge.
• Strong English and German communication skills.
• Knowledge of injection moulding and die-casting processes.
• Proficiency in CAD (Siemens NX or Autodesk Inventor).

Responsabilidades

• Hardware integration: assembly and modifications of high resolution radar systems
• Hardware analysis: disassembly and root cause analysis after tests
• Fixture design: design fixtures for production with pneumatic features
• Fabrication of mechanical components: CNC milling and 3D printing
• Metrology: first article inspections using a 3D profilometer
• Technical documentation: create English-language reports

Conhecimentos

GD&T

Technical documentation

CAM basics

English & German

Injection moulding

Die-casting

Formação académica

Mechatronics degree

Ferramentas

Siemens NX

Autodesk Inventor

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

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