Senior Power Electronics Engineer – Automotive HV/ECU

General Motors

Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 163,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to drive development of robust, efficient power delivery for automotive ECUs. You will lead design across 12V-800V domains, optimize PI/EMI/thermal performance, and guide equipment validation.

The role requires deep experience with HV electronics, switching devices, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure production-ready hardware. You will influence engineering decisions, establish standards, mentor peers, and contribute to GM’s

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years designing power electronics for automotive/high-performance embedded systems.
Experience with high-voltage automotive circuitry (400V-800V).
Expertise with IGBT, SiC, GaN switching technologies.
Strong knowledge of power conversion topologies and high-current distribution.
PCB design, layout optimization, thermal management.

Responsibilities

Design power delivery architectures (DC-DC, regulators, PDN) for 12V-800V domains.
Perform power simulations for efficiency, regulation, transient response, thermal and stability.
Drive PI, EMI/EMC, thermal and reliability optimization across product lifecycle.
Select/qualify components (MOSFETs, controllers, inductors, capacitors).
Build/test/validate power systems with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, analyzers, thermal tools).
Troubleshoot complex power issues in development, validation, production.
Develop standards, specs, best practices, verification methodologies.
Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers.