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Job Description

In this role, Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Aggregator, you will be responsible for Aggregator Hardware Design & Execution and develop and/or improve hardware development process with center of expertise. You will work with cross functional team (Semi conductor, DREs, GM software, PCB layout, Mechanical Engineering, Supplier, Validation) to deliver quality product on time.

You'll effectively achieve program milestones by thorough and effective program management.

We are seeking a high performing independent Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Aggregator to develop winning execution strategies, oversee solutions, resolve issues, and deliver continuous improvement for Aggregators considering quality, cost, and timing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Aggregator(s) electrical hardware design.

• Work closely with other teams, such as software engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing teams, to ensure seamless integration of electrical hardware designs into the overall product.

• Lead embedded designs for advanced module architectures.

• Lead new IC design/development strategic to advanced in-vehicle architectures

• Lead electrical schematic design and PCB layout

• Assess the feasibility of proposed electrical hardware designs, considering factors such as cost, performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Support next generation designs in digital/analog hardware including Gig+ ethernet, processors, memory, eFuse, FET, HSD/LSD, various semi associated with Aggregators

• Perform/Review electrical worst case analysis

• Represent the GM HW team as design expert in the core technologies developed among the team

• Optimize five-point parametric tests and finalize end of line production tests

• Lead the process as a build-to-print engineer that also acts as a liaison with the contract house

• Lead/execute/support design testing, issue resolution, and design improvement

• Apply cost effective solutions with improved performance design

• Lead product development as part of a multi hub engineering organizations based in Detroit and West Coast

• Refine/optimize requirements with MPG team

• Maintain Aggregator Hardware Design deliverables e.g., Block Diagram, Schematics, PCB layout, ...

• Lead Peer Reviews and identify issues (e.g. integration, interfaces, systemic issues)

• Support Engineering Change Request (ECR) of Aggregators.

• Support Assembly Plant issue resolution

• Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting activities to support PRTS Issue Resolution

• Support Product Investigations (SFI Process)

• Lead Cost Reduction

• Provides guidance and consultation to Design Release Engineers (DREs) in product development team meeting

• Create and maintain Best Practices

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within Aggregator team and across other SMTs.

• Collaborate and strategize with Aggregator TS, Electric Power (Sub)system TS, and Safety

• Ensure all vehicle Program Imperatives (i.e., piece cost, investment, mass, base engineering content & IPTV) involving these components are met.

• Work with DRE/Validation group to setup a plan for a component validation plan (includes component software verification) and ensure that the plan is executed in time to meet program imperatives.

• Participate in Formal Design, Peer and Quality Valve reviews as required by the Vehicle Development Process (VDP).

• Develop/Review/Approve all In-process Electrical test plans.

• Support vehicle integration activity for pre-production and production vehicles

• Lead/participate in issue resolution for design and development issues, ECU warranty analysis, parts restriction and report updates as required to Engineering and Vehicle Team leadership

• Lead/support DFMEA/PFMEA of Aggregator

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Required. Masters degree preferred

• Professional experience creating digital/analog HW interfaces including schematic creation and/or PCB layout & supportive documentation

• Minimum 3+ years working experience in automotive hardware electronics design

• Experience in design & analysis tools like Mentor Graphics (schematic & layout) MathCad, PSpice & Saber

• High speed Communication Buses (Ethernet, PCIe, SerDes...)

• In-depth knowledge of Low voltage power distribution (eFuse, FET, Thermal, LiB, DC/DC)

• In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering process (FMEA, Preliminary Hazard Analyses)

• In-depth knowledge of verification and validation processes

• In-depth knowledge of embedded software development, testing and associated tools

• Understanding of hardware design and failure mode

• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms

• Thorough knowledge of design development and test engineering, manufacturing and assembly operations, engineering processes and procedures.

• Highly developed oral and written communications skills

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within Electrical and across other SMTs.

• Demonstrated problem solving ability.

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output

• Very high level of analytical problem-solving skills where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.

Preferred Qualification

• Previous industry experience with compute, connectivity, Body controls, lighting controls, or low voltage distribution

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General Company Expectations

At this level you are expected to operate with a high level of independent discernment and are typically responsible for implementing functional strategy, administering and coordinating programs, counseling and advising management.

As a fully-qualified individual contributor who has thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the function, you will provide expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems.

Resolve highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research.

Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.

Skilled and proficient with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Rely mostly on extensive personal experience and discernment to plan and accomplish goals.

You will perform multiple tasks. Lead and likely direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Why Join Us

At GM, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles. You'll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology - with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move.

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.

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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