Senior Mechanical Hardware Engineer - Electronics Enclosures

General Motors; Center (IN); On-site; USD 159,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

General Motors seeks a senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the in-house development of SDV electronics enclosures. You will own mechanical design, development, and review of Electrical Controllers for next-gen SDV architecture, coordinating with electrical and PCBA teams.

You will drive CAD work, perform analyses (FEA, GD&T), and manage multidisciplinary programs, including prototyping, testing, and supplier DFx activities, with a strong focus on cost optimization and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in design and development of active & passively cooled electronics housings and enclosures.
• Experience designing for EMI/shielding, sealing (IP / water management), Thermal management (heat spreaders, TIMs, air and/or coolant flow).
• Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (NX and Teamcenter), 2D drawings, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability, and assembly.
• Hands-on experience engaging with electronics manufacturers, hardware related suppliers, contract manufacturers and vehicle assembly / manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical design of electronics packaging / housings / enclosures per program timing, leading to successful launch of the product.
• Design mechanical components including castings, injection moldings, stampings, seals, vehicle interfaces, PCBA mounts, connector interfaces etc.
• Perform design calculations, GD&T and tolerance stacks.
• Create 3D-CAD math and lead CAD reviews with stakeholders.
• Develop analysis and test plan for new designs, perform proof of concept tests and analysis.
• Perform FEA (Structural, Vibration, Mechanical shock, Fatigue), Modal analysis.
• Lead prototyping and testing, analyze test data, and make necessary adjustments to mechanical designs.
• Lead DFx activities with suppliers and implement cost optimization strategies into design.
• Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems.
• Build partnerships with functional peers internally within GM and externally at suppliers to align on designs per development cycles.
• Communicate design progress and risks to stakeholders and cross functional partners
• Create 2D-drawings for housing, sub-assemblies & PCB as per ASME standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

General Motors seeks a senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the in-house development of SDV electronics enclosures. You will own mechanical design, development, and review of Electrical Controllers for next-gen SDV architecture, coordinating with electrical and PCBA teams.

You will drive CAD work, perform analyses (FEA, GD&T), and manage multidisciplinary programs, including prototyping, testing, and supplier DFx activities, with a strong focus on cost optimization and manufacturability.