GM: Hardware Design Engineer - PCB layout
Headquarters: GM Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Center Podium
URL: http://gm.com
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren, MI or Sunnyvale, CA location three times (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) per week.
Our Mission
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard — from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
General Motors is at the forefront of the transformation of automotive with the electrification of our portfolio and the development of leading-edge central compute and autonomous capabilities. Our ECU Electrical team is a dynamic, high-energy, and innovative group focused on developing electrical design of next-generation ECUs (Electronic Control Units).
The Role
We are seeking a high-performing PCB Layout Hardware Design Engineer interested in leading the in-house development of GM electronics design. You will be responsible for the electrical design, development, and review of Electrical Controllers for our next-generation SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) architecture. You will be depended upon to build strong partnerships with internal and external customers.
The ECU hardware design team’s mission is to ensure our products are designed to target the growing needs of our customers while ensuring robust, well-designed hardware which meets GM specifications and testing requirements from early hardware through the production design.
What You'll Do
- Responsible for creating and designing the physical layout of integrated circuits (ICs) or printed circuit boards (PCBs), including placing and routing components, traces, and other elements.
- Create, lead, and verify the layout design by conducting design rule checks (DRC) and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks.
- Collaborate closely with circuit designers, system engineers, and packaging engineers to optimize the layout design for performance, power, area, and manufacturability.
- Select the appropriate technology and process for the layout design based on project requirements.
- Optimize the layout design by working with SI/PI/EMC/Thermal/Mechanical subject matter experts.
- Support ECAD librarians by ensuring development of ECAD library parts meet PCBA Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and GM resiliency requirements.
- Collaborate with component engineers, procurement, and supply chain teams to select appropriate components for PCBA design.
- Apply Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to ensure PCBA design is optimized for efficient assembly processes.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement in PCBA manufacturing.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- Professional experience creating digital/analog HW interfaces including schematic creation and/or PCB layout, simulation, and supportive documentation.
- Up to 7 years of working experience in PCB layout design.
- Experience in design and analysis tools like Mentor Graphics (schematic and layout).
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous industry experience with infotainment, telematics, or connectivity.
- 5 years or more experience in PCB layout design.
- Knowledgeable in High-speed Communication Buses (Ethernet, PCIe, SerDes, etc.).
Compensation and Benefits
- Expected Base Compensation: $98,300 - $177,800. (Note: This is a good faith estimate; actual compensation will vary based on factors relevant to the position. This range may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.)
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts, and more.
- Relocation: This job is not eligible for relocation benefits.
About GM
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