Staff Hardware Engineer– Display Diagnostics & Interface Integration

General Motors LLC; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle program

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Staff Hardware Engineer to lead hardware bring-up, interface integration, and diagnostic work for display-focused systems. You will collaborate across software, validation, packaging, and suppliers to define robust hardware requirements and resolve integration issues.

The role emphasizes diagnostic architecture, FIDM documentation, and cross-functional problem solving to improve quality and launch readiness. Travel <25% and relocation benefits available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Significant automotive hardware engineering experience, with direct display/ECU development exposure.
• Strong understanding of hardware interfaces, signal paths, power, and embedded automotive system integration.
• Experience creating and maintaining interface and technical definition documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware definition and technical execution for display-related diagnostic and interface work.
• Own and refine FIDM and other interface documentation for system integration and issue resolution.
• Drive Display Diagnostic 2.0 hardware definition, implementation alignment, and problem solving.
• Investigate hardware and system issues identified through PRTS and perform cross-functional root-cause analysis.
• Support display ECU and subsystem bring-up, debugging, and validation.
• Translate system needs into hardware requirements, interface definitions, and actions.

Skills

Display hardware

Hardware bring-up

Root-cause analysis

Interface documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

The Team:

The Display Design and Development group is a dynamic, cross-functional hardware organization within GM’s Compute & Connectivity Hardware team, responsible for the end-to-end design and integration of next-generation in-vehicle display modules. The team owns the electrical and mechanical design of fully integrated display systems—spanning control boards, optics, mechanics, and firmware—while also reviewing and approving supplier and production design changes to ensure robustness, quality, and cost efficiency. Working closely with software, vehicle integration, and design partners, the group is building an in-house display platform that can be reused across programs, enabling faster technology introduction, richer digital experiences, and a more consistent, premium display experience for customers.

The Role:

We are looking for a Staff Hardware Engineer to lead hardware definition and technical execution for display-focused diagnostic and interface integration work. This role is centered on display hardware bring-up, interface definition, issue investigation, and cross-functional problem solving, with particular emphasis on diagnostic architecture, FIDM and related interface documentation, and PRTS issue resolution. The ideal candidate combines strong display hardware fundamentals with the ability to work across system, software, validation, and supplier teams to define robust hardware requirements, drive root-cause investigations, and improve product quality and launch readiness.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Lead hardware definition and technical execution for display-related diagnostic and interface work.


• Own and refine FIDM and other interface documentation needed to support system integration and issue resolution.


• Drive Display Diagnostic 2.0 related hardware definition, implementation alignment, and technical problem solving.


• Investigate hardware and system issues identified through PRTS and lead cross-functional root-cause analysis.


• Support display ECU and subsystem bring-up, debugging, and validation.


• Translate system-level needs into clear hardware requirements, interface definitions, and engineering actions.


• Work closely with software, systems, validation, packaging, and supplier teams to resolve integration issues efficiently.


• Review schematics, interface definitions, and hardware design decisions for technical completeness and robustness.


• Identify design, integration, and validation gaps early and drive corrective actions.


• Support sourcing, development, and launch activities by providing technical leadership in the display hardware domain.


• Help improve engineering processes for issue tracking, documentation quality, and diagnostic readiness.

What Success Looks Like:

Diagnostic and interface requirements are clear, complete, and actionable. FIDM and related documents are maintained at a level that improves integration efficiency. PRTS issues are resolved with strong technical ownership and disciplined root-cause analysis. Hardware and system issues are identified earlier and closed faster. Cross-functional teams view this role as a key technical anchor for display hardware diagnostics and integration.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.


• Significant experience in automotive hardware engineering, with direct experience in display or ECU-related development.


• Strong understanding of hardware interfaces, signal paths, power, and integration considerations for embedded automotive systems.


• Experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and root-cause analysis.


• Experience creating and maintaining interface and technical definition documents.

People Skills: Proven ability to drive issue resolution across multiple teams and suppliers. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly cross-functional environment

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience with automotive display systems, display ECUs, or related graphics/HMI hardware.


• Experience with diagnostic architecture, failure analysis, and serviceability considerations.


• Familiarity with PRTS-driven issue management and structured engineering problem solving.


• Experience working with requirements, interface control documents, and change management in automotive programs.


• Familiarity with high-speed display and ECU interfaces.


• Experience supporting launches, supplier management, and technical reviews.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

We are leading the change

We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about: Our Company Our Culture How we hire Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility. Explore our global locations We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM’s Talent Community (beamery.com).