General Motors

Hardware Design Engineer - PCB layout

General Motors$98K — $177K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
  • 5-7 years of PCB layout design experience
  • Professional experience with digital/analog hardware interfaces
  • Proficient in design and analysis tools like Mentor Graphics
  • Experience in schematic creation and supportive documentation

Responsibilities

  • Create and design physical layout of integrated circuits and PCBs
  • Conduct design rule checks (DRC) and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks
  • Collaborate with design teams to optimize layout for performance and manufacturability
  • Select technology and process suitable for layout design
  • Optimize layout design with subject matter experts to meet reliability criteria
  • Support ECAD librarians to ensure library parts meet DFM & GM standards
  • Work with procurement and supply chain teams to select components for PCBA design

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Life insurance and accident benefits
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • GM vehicle discounts
Full Job Description
Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI or Sunnyvale, CA location three times (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

The ECU Electrical team is a dynamic, high-energy, and innovative group focused on developing electrical design of next generation ECUs (Electronic Control Units).

The team also reviews and approves production ECU design changes.

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 Role:

In-vehicle electronics is a fast-growing technology in the global automotive industry featuring many cutting-edge technologies such as Compute, body controllers, multi-view cameras, Gig+Ethernet, PCIe, digital/analog interfaces and more. We are looking for creative and enthusiastic candidates to become part of a fast-moving team who want to lead the future direction of the automotive industry.

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. In this role you will be responsible for leading product development and integration activities.

Responsibilities for the Hardware Design Engineer - PCB layout include utilizing engineering tools and processes to successfully develop components and systems for vehicle programs. You'll effectively achieve program milestones by thorough and effective program management. You will coach and lead suppliers to timely execution of program work with excellence.

What You'll Do:
  • Responsible for creating and designing the physical layout of integrated circuits (ICs) or printed circuit boards (PCBs). This involves placing and routing components, traces, and other elements to ensure proper functionality and performance.
  • Create / lead / verify the layout design by conducting design rule checks (DRC) and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks. This ensures that the design meets the required specifications, constraints, and manufacturing capabilities.
  • Create / collaborate closely with other design teams, such as circuit designers, system engineers, and packaging engineers, to understand design requirements and constraints. They work together to optimize the layout design for performance, power, area, and manufacturability.
  • Select the appropriate technology and process for the layout design based on the project requirements, such as the target application, performance goals, and manufacturing capabilities.
  • Optimize the layout design for various factors by working with SI/PI/EMC/Thermal/Mechanical subject matter experts. They ensure that the layout design meets the required performance and reliability criteria.
  • Support ECAD librarians by ensuring development of ECAD library parts meet PCBA Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & 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 Required
  • Professional experience creating digital/analog HW interfaces including schematic creation and/or PCB layout, simulation & supportive documentation
  • Up to 7 years working experience in PCB layout design
  • Experience in design & analysis tools like Mentor Graphics (schematic & layout)


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (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...)


Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.
The expected base compensation for this role is: $98,300 - $177,800. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Relocation:

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
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