Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Central Compute

General Motors of Canada; Milford (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to join their innovative team focused on developing cutting-edge automotive technologies. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for the design and development of the Central Compute hardware platform, ensuring it meets rigorous performance and safety standards. Collaborating with diverse teams, you'll lead the charge in creating reliable, high-quality hardware that enhances vehicle safety and performance. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute to shaping the future of automotive technology and driving meaningful change in the industry.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Healthcare Plans

401K Matching Contributions

Tuition Assistance

Discount on GM Vehicles

Global Recognition Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design focused on automotive applications.
• Proven ability to launch Compute hardware into production successfully.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical hardware for Central Compute platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Electronic Hardware Design

Automotive ECU Architecture

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

Schematic Capture

PCB Layout

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Ansys

Simplis

Altair

Mathcad

PSpice

Saber

Job description

Job Description

Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren or Milford, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

At General Motors, we are committed to creating a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. Our Central Compute hardware team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies like premium In Vehicle Infotainment display and audio features, Mechatronics control of the entire vehicle, radio and BT connectivity, and Super Cruise Hands-Free Automated Driving that enhance vehicle safety, performance, and autonomy.

As we move to in-sourcing hardware design we are building a hardware engineering team that will own the end-to-end design and development of our Central Compute hardware.

In this role, the Senior Hardware Design Engineer – Central Compute will be responsible for the technical design & development of the new Central Compute hardware platform for GM’s next generation vehicles. The role requires an experienced professional with a background in automotive ECU architecture, design, and analysis, and a proven ability of successfully launching Compute hardware into production.

What You'll Do

1. Design of Compute electrical hardware: from SoC/key component selection, schematic capture, worst case analysis, PCB layout, bring-up, debug, signal integrity and power integrity (SI/PI), design verification test (environmental and EMC), to manufacturing support and production launch.
2. Design and development of a Compute hardware platform (from concept design to launch) while meeting cost, timing, quality, and safety targets.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as software, mechanical, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of the electrical design of the Central Compute hardware.
4. Work closely with contract manufacturing partners to ensure successful product build, from prototype through to mass production, while maintaining quality, cost, and timing targets.
5. Electrical schematic design and PCB layout in Mentor Graphics.
6. Support new IC design/development strategic to new ADAS Compute designs and architectures.
7. Perform/support detailed hardware analysis – worst case analysis, signal integrity, power integrity, etc.
8. Execute bring-up of hardware design from power supplies, SoCs, MCUs, SerDes interfaces, network devices, etc.
9. Lead design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for testing (DFT).
10. Drive the validation and testing of hardware components and systems, ensuring high levels of reliability and performance requirements are met.
11. Establish test plans and protocols to validate designs against requirements.
12. Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop solutions to resolve design problems.
13. Support manufacturing partners in troubleshooting and resolving any production-related issues that arise during the manufacturing process.
14. Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure optimal solutions.
15. Lead/support DFMEA/PFMEA of Central Compute; ensure lessons learned and best practices are included.
16. Provide guidance and consultation to Design Release Engineers (DREs).

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

1. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
2. 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, with a strong focus on Compute and Mechatronic hardware design and automotive hardware electronics design.
3. Proven ability of successfully launching Compute build-to-print hardware into production.
4. Experience in designing Compute hardware and components, such as SoCs, MCUs, PCIe, DDR, UFS, eMMC, GMSL, FPD-Link, Ethernet Switches, PHY, CAN, power supply design, etc.
5. Strong proficiency in circuit design, schematic creation, PCB layout, signal integrity and power integrity, and power management.
6. Experience in design & analysis tools like: Mentor Graphics (schematic & layout), Ansys (signal integrity), Simplis (power integrity), Altair (EMC), Mathcad, PSpice & Saber.
7. In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering process (FMEA, Preliminary Hazard Analyses).
8. In-depth knowledge of electronic module verification and validation processes.
9. In-depth knowledge of embedded software development, testing and associated tools.
10. Understanding of hardware design and failure modes.
11. Thorough knowledge of design development and test engineering, manufacturing and assembly operations, engineering processes and procedures.
12. Experience with system-level integration, including interfacing with sensors, processors, and communication protocols, preferably with ADAS, Infotainment and Mechatronics.
13. Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for testing (DFT).
14. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
15. Proven ability to lead complex projects and work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

1. Masters’ degree.
2. Experience with automotive industry standards (ISO 26262, ASIL) and safety-critical design principles (QM-ASIL D).

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics.