High Voltage Power Electronics PCB Designer

General Motors

. Develop PCB layout designs for existing and new inverters .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PCB layout design and development for high-voltage power electronics, with a strong focus on manufacturability, performance optimization, and collaboration across engineering teams. Proficient in using eCAD tools and adhering to industry standards in automotive power electronics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PCB Layout DesignECAD Xpedition ToolDesign Rule Checks (DRC)Design For Manufacturability (DFM)Automotive Power Electronics

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Hard Skills

PCB DesignLayout OptimizationComponent PlacementTrace RoutingSignal IntegrityPower IntegrityThermal ManagementMechanical RequirementsECAD Library DevelopmentHigh-Voltage Power Electronics

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Power ElectronicsTraction InvertersPCBADesign Direction MeetingsAutomotive IndustryECUsManufacturing Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop PCB layout designs for existing and new inverters
Own PCB design and layout for traction inverters and other high-voltage power electronics
Collaborate with PCBA engineers, PCB Design Release Engineering, Technical Specialists, EMC, Manufacturing, Quality, circuit designers, system engineers, and packaging engineers
Create PCB layouts by placing and routing components, traces, and other elements
Participate in design direction meetings
Create, lead, and verify layout designs using design rule checks (DRC) and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks
Optimize layouts for performance, power, area, manufacturability, signal integrity, power integrity, EMC, thermal, and mechanical requirements
Select appropriate layout technology and process based on project requirements
Develop ECAD library parts meeting PCBA DFM and GM resiliency requirements
Create drawings for release
Foster collaboration with internal and external team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Industry Experience
Professional experience creating and releasing PCB designs
Minimum 4 years working experience in PCB layout design
Experience in eCAD Xpedtion tool
Previous industry experience in automotive power electronics and ECUs (preferred)
6 years or more experience in PCB layout design execution (preferred)
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future, including H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, and J-1 sponsorship or other immigration support
Ability to report to the specified location at least 3 times a week
Ability to travel less than 25% for the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.