Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer (MDAE) - Controller

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

Job DescriptionOur 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 scaleThe Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer (MDAE) - Controller leads the development of the electronic controller packaging requirements and mechanical design of the electronic control module. The MDAE provides technical guidance to the electronic controller supplier for thermal and mechanical design, as well as the validation test plan and flow to ensure alignment with the controller environmental and durability requirements. The MDAE also works with the electronic controller supplier and GM Supplier Quality team to validate electronic controller manufacturing processes and equipment changes.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine electronic controller size, shape and orientation as well as location possibilities for vehicle platforms and support CIT as needed.Review and support bracket design for installation into the vehicleReview and support controller fastener development for controller to bracket installationUse modeling tools to define controller thermal requirements.Support GMW3172 community as Mechatronics SME.Define controller package requirements in controller statement of requirementsReview and release controller math data.Review and release controller outline drawing.Approve and support supplier mechanical analysis and drive issue resolution with thermal design.Review and approve controller validation test plans and results with suppliers and GM DRE.Troubleshoot/root cause validation failures and develop solution(s) with the GM and supplier teams.Review and approve supplier manufacturing processes and line equipment.Approve controller connector selection.Review and approve connector validation test results.Review and approve shipping and handling requirements for the controller.PRTS resolution supportRequired Skills and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or qualified experience in the field of electronic controller developmentHands on electronic controller experienceGD&T, CAD softwareValidationMinimum 2+ years of automotive experienceDemonstrated proficiency comprehending Electronics designHigh level knowledge of electronics hardware verification/validation processesUnderstanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanismsHigh level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficultHigh level of oral and written communication skillsPreferred Skills and Experience:Master's degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringECUCalibrationMinimum 5+ years of electronic controller experienceExperience with customer interface technologiesDFSS Blackbelt Certified#LI-SW1Why Join UsAt GM, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles . 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