General Motors

Staff Mechanical Hardware Engineer - Displays

General Motors • $159K — $245K *
Mountain View, CA 94040In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in styled electronics and/or appearance grade injection molding, plating, and casting
  • Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills across functional boundaries
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (NX and Teamcenter), 2D drawings, and tolerance analysis
  • Strong analytical skills in solid mechanics, material science, heat transfer, and manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with display manufacturers

Responsibilities

  • Execute mechanical design of displays to ensure successful product launch
  • Design mechanical components using GM Studio theme guidelines
  • Perform design calculations, GD&T, and tolerance stacks
  • Select optimal materials for display applications in vehicles
  • Create 3D and 2D CAD models and lead CAD reviews
  • Develop analysis and test plans for new designs and conduct proof of concept tests
  • Lead prototyping, testing, and data analysis to refine designs
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers for component integration in electro-mechanical systems
  • Support root cause analysis based on test results
  • Build partnerships with internal GM teams and external suppliers
  • Drive mechanical design strategy for the enterprise

Benefits

  • Variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs including medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options
  • Retirement savings plan with various benefits
  • Paid vacation and holidays along with sickness and accident benefits
  • Tuition assistance programs for continued education
  • Employee assistance program for personal support
  • GM vehicle discounts for employees
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a high-performing Staff Mechanical Design Engineer interested in leading the in-house development of GM display mechanical design. You will be responsible for the mechanical design, development, analysis and review of Display packaging, A-surface development along with B-side integration (clips, screw bosses, etc.) for our next generation SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) architecture. You will be depended upon to build strong partnerships with internal and external customers.

What You'll do:
  • Execute mechanical design of displays per program timing, leading to
    successful launch of the product.
  • Using GM Studio theme (i.e., A-surface) as the guide, design mechanical components including castings, injection moldings, stampings, seals, PCBA mounts, adhesives, connector interface and fastening, etc.
  • Perform design calculations, GD&T and tolerance stacks.
  • Perform optimum material selection for specific applications within the display and for their interface to the vehicle (IP & Console, for example), using GM best practices and Materials Engineering as a partner in this selection.
  • Create 3D CAD, 2D CAD & lead CAD reviews with stakeholders.
  • Develop analysis and test plan for new design, perform proof of concept tests and analysis.
  • Lead prototyping and testing, analyze test data, and make necessary
    adjustments to mechanical designs.
  • Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems.
  • Support root cause analysis and solution development based on virtual and/or physical test results.
  • Build partnerships with functional peers internally within GM and
    externally at Tier 1 suppliers to align on display design per development cycles.
  • Develop virtualization technologies that help accelerate and de-risk
    product development.
  • Communicate design progress and risks to stakeholders and customers.
  • Drive mechanical design strategy for the enterprise.
  • Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
    simultaneously.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in design and development of styled electronics and/or appearance grade injection molding, plating and casting.
  • Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (NX and Teamcenter are the tools required to execute GM projects), 2D drawings, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability, and assembly.
  • Strong analytical skills and engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics, material science, heat transfer, mechanism design, and manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience engaging with display manufacturers.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)
  • Master's degree/PhD in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical design of plastics and structural components, PCBA integration with mechanical components, computers, or automotive electronics
  • Strong understanding of thermal solutions and their application.
  • Knowledge of vibrational and structural analysis
  • Experience with ASME Y14.5-2009 dimensioning & tolerancing


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 - 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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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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