General Motors

Staff Hardware Engineer – DFx (Manufacturing, Test & Tooling)

General Motors • $159K — $245K *
Sunnyvale, CA 94087Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • 7+ years of experience in electronic control module manufacturing
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams for DFM and DFT designs
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD, 2D drawings, and schematic designs
  • Analytical skills in manufacturing, testing, and tooling of automotive electronics
  • Hands-on experience with electronics manufacturers

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to select test point locations and coverage requirements
  • Utilize expertise in PCB manufacturing processes from bare board to assembly
  • Conduct design calculations and GD&T for tooling and test fixtures
  • Create and lead 3D/2D CAD reviews with stakeholders
  • Develop analysis and test plans, including proof of concept tests
  • Lead prototyping, test data analysis, and process/material adjustments
  • Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for ECU design alignment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • GM vehicle discounts
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role:

We are seeking a high-performing Staff DFx Engineer to represent the voice of manufacturing, testing, and tooling across GM’s electronics development. This role focuses on circuit board design, population, test, and assembly, working closely with both internal design teams and external manufacturing partners.

You will lead DFx strategy and execution for electrical controllers supporting GM’s Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture, while building strong, cross-functional partnerships to ensure successful product delivery.

Responsibilities of the Design for Manufacturing, Design for Testing, Tooling Engineer include:

  • Work with cross functional teams for the selection of test point location, in-circuit board coverage, functional test requirements from design teams, and programming requirements from design/CM teams.
  • Expertise in process from bare board to fully populated, soldered, tested PCB
  • Expertise in Solder Paste/Stencil process and materials, SPI Solder process Inspection, Acceptance Criteria, SMD placement, line loading, AOI, Reflow profile, Intermetallic and PCB surface finish
  • Perform design calculations, GD&T and tolerance stacks required for tooling and test fixtures
  • Create 3D CAD, 2D CAD & lead CAD reviews with stakeholders.
  • Develop analysis and test plans for new designs, perform proof of concept tests and analysis.
  • Lead prototyping and testing, analyze test data, and make necessary adjustments to manufacturing process/materials, in-plant testing and tooling designs.
  • Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into test fixtures for in-circuit, functional, and in-process SW programming.
  • Build partnerships with functional peers internally within GM and externally at CM suppliers to align on ECU design per development cycles.
  • Develop virtualization technologies that help accelerate and de-risk product development.
  • Communicate Contract Manufacturing progress and risks to stakeholders and customers.
  • Drive Cross CM strategies for commonality within GM’s in-house designs.
  • Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
  • 7+ years in-plant electronic control module manufacturing experience leading a cross functional team of Design/Manufacturing engineers for best in class DFM and DFT designs
  • Collaborative, team centered experience which leads to on-time delivery of quality products
  • Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, 2D drawings, schematic designs, test SW development, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability, and assembly.
  • Strong analytical skills and engineering fundamentals in manufacturing, testing, tooling of automotive electronic modules.
  • Hands-on experience engaging with electronics manufacturers.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

  • Master’s degree/PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical design of PCBAs, computers, or automotive electronics
  • Experience establishing a DFx organization within an automotive OEM.
  • Industry leading expertise with aspects of manufacturing including:  Designed SMT placement equipment, solder reflow equipment, Developed AOI, SPI, Assembly line transfer equipment.

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 actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
       • The salary range for this role is (159,400 to 245,000). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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:
       • 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.

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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. 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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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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