Mechatronics Design Release Engineer: Drive NextGen Vehicles

General Motors LLC; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Design Release Engineer to support mechatronics hardware across vehicle sensing, access, chassis and propulsion systems. You will own hardware requirements, validation and release for in‑cab sensing, driveline controllers, and high‑voltage electronics, coordinating with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes DFMEA, CTS/SOR development, ICDs, and engineering work orders to advance GM’s Vehicle Intelligence and software‑defined vehicle roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience with Component SOR and CTS development
• Experience with automotive PPAP quality processes
• Experience with DRE Essentials methods and tools
• Experience balancing risks with projects, suppliers and DFMEA training
• Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components
• Prior experience negotiating contracts
• Prior experience with build-to-print suppliers
• Prior experience with Corporate Common Components (CCC)

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and validation for mechatronics hardware calibrations and application software.
• Run Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to coordinate integration into the vehicle.
• Support DFMEA development and updates.
• Create and maintain ICD strategy and ICD templates.
• Author Engineering Work Orders to release components for prototype and production.
• Prepare timing plans to meet MRD dates.
• Troubleshoot issues using PRCTS-Jira.
• Generate and maintain CTS for mechatronic devices.
• Lead supplier resident engineers and coordinate cross-functionally with GM and suppliers.
• Support sourcing activities including SOR, RFI, and SODW.
• Generate technical solutions for new vehicle programs.

Skills

SOR/CTS development

DFMEA

DRE Essentials

PPAP experience

Safety critical systems

Contract negotiation

CCC experience

Risk management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

General Motors seeks a Design Release Engineer to support mechatronics hardware across vehicle sensing, access, chassis and propulsion systems. You will own hardware requirements, validation and release for in‑cab sensing, driveline controllers, and high‑voltage electronics, coordinating with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes DFMEA, CTS/SOR development, ICDs, and engineering work orders to advance GM’s Vehicle Intelligence and software‑defined vehicle roadmaps.