Senior ECU Structural CAE Engineer

General Motors; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a high-performing Structural CAE Hardware Engineer to lead in-house development of electronics design, focusing on structural analysis, durability, and validation of ECU controllers and hardware for SDV architecture.

You will collaborate with design, EE, manufacturing, and test teams, develop validation plans, and drive DFMEA/DRBFM processes while presenting results to leadership.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with focus on solid mechanics and structural analysis.
• 5+ years of structural analysis/design experience for electronic enclosures or similar systems.
• Hands-on CAE/FEA experience using Abaqus, ANSYS, Nastran, HyperMesh, and data analysis tools like MATLAB or Python.

Responsibilities

• Translate CTQs / vehicle requirements into structural requirements and design constraints (vibration, shock, crash loads, mounting conditions, environmental exposure, etc.).
• Develop and execute structural simulation models (linear/nonlinear FEA) to assess strength, stiffness, fatigue, and durability of ECU components and assemblies.
• Perform analyses for vibration, modal response, random vibration, mechanical shock, and mechanical integrity under various loading conditions.
• Evaluate and optimize designs for weight, stiffness, durability, and manufacturability.
• Support material selection, joint design, fasteners, and structural interfaces to ensure robust performance.
• Work with cross-functional teams (design, EE, manufacturing) to implement structural design improvements.
• Develop validation plans and correlate CAE results with physical test data (lab and vehicle level).
• Provide structural inputs to DFMEA, DRBFM, and design reviews; clearly quantify risks, failure modes, and mitigations.
• Present analysis results, trade studies, and recommendations at PDTs, design reviews, and leadership updates.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS Mechanical

Nastran

HyperMesh

MATLAB

Python

Job description

General Motors is seeking a high-performing Structural CAE Hardware Engineer to lead in-house development of electronics design, focusing on structural analysis, durability, and validation of ECU controllers and hardware for SDV architecture.

You will collaborate with design, EE, manufacturing, and test teams, develop validation plans, and drive DFMEA/DRBFM processes while presenting results to leadership.