General Motors

Staff PCB Layout Design Engineer

General Motors • $217K — $245K *
Mountain View, CA 94040Hybrid
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 10 years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Solution Architecture, or a related role.
  • 10 years of experience creating digital and analog PCB layouts, including HDI and high-power boards.
  • Experience with simulation support, IPC standards, and leading design teams.
  • Proficient in PCB design tools like Mentor Graphics.

Responsibilities

  • Design and layout integrated circuits (ICs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
  • Perform design rule checks (DRC) and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks on layouts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design requirements are met.
  • Optimize layout designs for performance, power, area, and manufacturability.
  • Select appropriate technologies and processes based on project needs.
  • Manage prototype, EVT, and DVT assembly with manufacturing contractors.
  • Document PCBA design guidelines and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work policy with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.
  • Mentoring opportunities for skill development and team collaboration.
  • Incentive pay program tied to company and individual performance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

DUTIES: Create and design the physical layout of integrated circuits (ICs) or printed circuit boards (PCBs). Place and route components, traces, and other elements to ensure proper functionality and performance. Create and verify the layout design by conducting design rule checks (DRC) and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks. Ensure that the design meets the required specifications, constraints, and manufacturing capabilities. Create and collaborate closely with other design teams, such as circuit designers, system engineers, and packaging engineers, to understand design requirements and constraints. Work 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, including signal integrity, power distribution, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). 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) and GM resiliency requirements. Ensure proper management of PCBA prototype, EVT, and DVT assembly and test at manufacturing contractor. 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. Work closely with manufacturing and processing engineering teams to optimize PCBA manufacturing processes. Collaborate with test engineers to ensure that PCBA design is testable (Design for Test) and supports efficient testing processes. Create and maintain documentation related to PCBA design guidelines, manufacturing processes, and specifications. Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement in PCBA manufacturing. Mentor and foster collaboration with other engineers. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-Office, 2 Days Remote - Must be able to report to local office.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Computer Engineering, or related field of study. Employer will accept a 3 or 4 year degree. Ten (10) years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Solution Architect, or related occupation Requires ten (10) years of experience with the following: Creating digital and analog HW PCB layout including HDI and high-power

boards; Simulation support and supportive documentation including integrating IPC standards; Layout design; High speed Communication Buses; Leading design and supplier teams; and Planning PCB design roadmaps. Requires eight (8) years of experience with the following: Design tools including Mentor Graphics.

Compensation:
• The expected base compensation for this role is $217,630 to $245,000 Annually.
• 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.

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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
NASDAQ
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