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Hardware Design Engineer – PCB Layout, Advanced Power Electronics
General Motors. Lead development of next-generation inverter and power electronics hardware solutions for electric vehicle applications .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in hardware design and PCB layout for electric vehicle applications, with a strong focus on power electronics development, signal integrity, and compliance with automotive standards. Proficient in using advanced engineering tools and methodologies to optimize performance, manufacturability, and reliability of electronic systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
PCB Layout DesignPower Electronics DevelopmentHigh-Voltage PCB DesignMentor Graphics/XpeditionAutomotive EMI/EMC Design
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Hard Skills
Hardware DesignPCB LayoutSignal Integrity AnalysisPower Integrity AnalysisElectromagnetic Field-Solver AnalysisHigh-Frequency Transformer DesignComponent PlacementTrace RoutingSimulation and ModelingDRC, DFM, and DFA Methodologies
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunicationProject Management
Tools & Technologies
AltiumECAD PlatformsSimulation ToolsModeling Tools
Industry Keywords
Electric Vehicle ApplicationsAutomotive Development ProcessesFunctional SafetyProduct Development LifecycleCISPR 25 RequirementsHigh-Density PCB LayoutsRF PCB LayoutsAutomotive Networking Technologies
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesSwitching
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead development of next-generation inverter and power electronics hardware solutions for electric vehicle applications
- Use engineering tools, processes, and program management disciplines to develop components and systems meeting vehicle program requirements and cost, performance, efficiency, quality, and timing targets
- Perform Q3D or equivalent 2D/3D electromagnetic field-solver analysis for PCB and magnetics parasitics
- Design high-frequency transformers, inductors, planar magnetics, and PCB-embedded magnetics
- Conduct signal integrity, power integrity, and worst-case circuit analysis, including component tolerances and environmental variation
- Apply high-voltage PCB design practices, including creepage, clearance, insulation coordination, and partial-discharge considerations
- Develop layouts for fast-switching SiC or IGBT power stages, including gate-loop optimization and parasitic-inductance control
- Apply automotive EMI/EMC design practices for high-power converters, including filtering, grounding, shielding, and CISPR 25 requirements
- Coordinate PCB design with power modules, busbars, gate drivers, thermal interfaces, and mechanical packaging
- Lead advanced technology development through design, analysis, simulation, validation, and testing
- Develop advanced power converter hardware solutions for future EV performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability requirements
- Create and support digital and analog hardware designs, including schematics, PCB layouts, simulations, and documentation
- Develop and optimize PCB layouts for functional, manufacturability, signal integrity, power integrity, EMC, thermal, and mechanical requirements
- Perform component placement, trace routing, stack-up definition, and layout optimization for high-density, high-speed, and mixed-signal electronic designs
- Create, review, and verify PCB layouts using DRC, DFM, and DFA methodologies
- Use modeling, simulation, systems analysis, and optimization tools to meet system-level requirements and interface considerations
- Collaborate with hardware designers, systems engineers, ECAD engineers, PCBA engineers, packaging engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to optimize performance and production readiness
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in hardware design, PCB layout, or power electronics development
- Experience creating digital and analog hardware interfaces, including schematic capture, PCB layout, simulation, and engineering documentation
- Hands-on experience with Mentor Graphics/Xpedition, Altium, or equivalent ECAD platforms
- Experience conducting PCB layout verification activities, including DRC, DFM, and DFA reviews
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role; candidates must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
- Preferred: 10+ years of experience in PCB layout, hardware design, or power electronics development
- Preferred: Experience with electric vehicle propulsion systems, inverters, converters, battery systems, or automotive ECUs
- Preferred: Knowledge of Ethernet, CAN, LIN, and automotive networking technologies
- Preferred: Experience with high-density, high-speed, RF, or mixed-signal PCB layouts
- Preferred: Familiarity with automotive development processes, functional safety, and product development lifecycle requirements
- Preferred: Experience supporting manufacturing launches, supplier development, and production-ready PCB designs
- Preferred: Demonstrated success driving cost reduction, performance optimization, and technology innovation initiatives
- Preferred: Previous experience with HV power electronics, connectivity, or other complex automotive electronic systems
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement with reporting to the Warren, MI location at least three times a week
- Possible relocation benefits
- Employee well-being support and Total Rewards resources
- Reasonable workplace accommodations
- Inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace