MDAE: Electronic Controller Packaging & Design

General Motors (GM); Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vehicle discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer (MDAE) to lead the electronic controller packaging and mechanical design, ensuring thermal validity and durability across vehicle platforms. You will guide suppliers and GM teams, review drawings, and drive validation activities.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, hands-on controller experience, and 2+ years in the automotive field with strong GD&T and CAD skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or qualified experience in electronic controller development.
• Hands on electronic controller experience.
• GD&T and CAD software proficiency.
• Validation experience in electronics hardware verification/validation processes.
• 2+ years automotive experience.
• Strong understanding of electronics design principles.
• Analytical ability to solve complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define electronic controller size, shape and orientation for vehicle platforms.
• Review bracket design and controller-to-bracket installation.
• Support controller fastener development for installation.
• Use modeling tools to define thermal requirements.
• Define controller package requirements in specifications.
• Review and release controller validation test plans and results with suppliers and GM DRE.
• Troubleshoot validation failures and develop solutions with GM and supplier teams.
• Approve supplier manufacturing processes and line equipment.
• Approve connector selection and validation results.
• Review shipping and handling requirements.

Skills

Hands-on electronics

GD&T

CAD software

Electronics design

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

General Motors seeks a Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer (MDAE) to lead the electronic controller packaging and mechanical design, ensuring thermal validity and durability across vehicle platforms. You will guide suppliers and GM teams, review drawings, and drive validation activities.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, hands-on controller experience, and 2+ years in the automotive field with strong GD&T and CAD skills.