FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Electrical Design Release Engineer
General Motors. Lead assigned electrical systems and components from requirements definition through design, validation, release, launch, and continuous improvement .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead assigned electrical systems and components from requirements definition through design, validation, release, launch, and continuous improvement
- Translate customer, vehicle, regulatory, and program requirements into engineering requirements and acceptance criteria
- Own electrical architecture, power distribution, wiring and harness interfaces, controls, networked modules, sensors, actuators, and related hardware/software interfaces
- Define interfaces among electrical, mechanical, propulsion, autonomy, communications, software, and vehicle-control systems
- Make engineering tradeoffs involving performance, reliability, cost, mass, schedule, manufacturability, and serviceability
- Lead design reviews, technical decisions, interface control activities, and engineering documentation
- Direct supplier technical execution, including requirements, design reviews, validation, timing, issue resolution, and corrective action
- Support prototype, pre-production, and production builds through electrical integration, troubleshooting, containment, and root-cause analysis
- Own engineering changes, deviations, decision notices, and configuration-control activities
- Drive launch readiness by managing deliverables, open issues, build support, and change implementation
- Communicate technical status, decisions, risks, and recovery plans to leadership, program teams, suppliers, and customers
- Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, prints, net lists, and mechanical drawings to design harnesses and routing
- Apply automotive quality systems such as PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS in Engineering or similar discipline
- 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical systems, vehicle electrical engineering, design release, controls, harnesses, power distribution, embedded systems, or a related field
- Ability to independently own technical work from requirements through design, validation, release, build, and issue resolution
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis, power distribution, grounding, signal integrity, electromagnetic compatibility, electrical protection, and system interfaces
- Experience interpreting requirements, schematics, wiring diagrams, interface definitions, bills of material, test results, and supplier technical documentation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, collaboration, and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, make timely decisions with limited direction, and escalate risks appropriately
- Ability to solve design/manufacturing issues quickly as part of a cross-functional team
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and vehicle launch experience
- Ability to work periodically at the Milford Proving Grounds
- Ability to travel as required and legally operate a motor vehicle
- Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
- Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
- DFSS Black Belt Certification preferred
- Proficiency in Capital Logic preferred
- MS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits and Total Rewards resources
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Inclusive workplace culture
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities