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Senior Electrical Power Design Engineer
General Motors. Design and develop power delivery architectures, including DC-DC converters, switching regulators, and power distribution networks across 12V-48V and 400V-800V domains .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing power delivery architectures, including high-voltage automotive circuitry and power conversion topologies. Proficient in power simulations, component selection, and validation of power electronics while providing technical leadership and collaboration across engineering teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Power Delivery Architecture DesignHigh-Voltage Automotive CircuitryPower Simulation Tools (SPICE, LTspice, PLECS)EMI/EMC Compliance KnowledgeTechnical Leadership and Mentoring
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Hard Skills
Power Electronics DesignDC-DC Converter DevelopmentThermal ManagementPCB Design and Layout OptimizationPower Integrity AnalysisHigh-Current Power DistributionMOSFET and IGBT TechnologiesVoltage Regulation TechniquesReliability EngineeringBattery Management Systems
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing Engineering DecisionsMentoring EngineersCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
OscilloscopesPower AnalyzersThermal Imaging ToolsMATLABSiemens Xpedition
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringFunctional Safety (ISO 26262)
Industry Keywords
Automotive ElectronicsPower Delivery NetworksHigh-Voltage SafetyDesign VerificationDFMEA/PFMEAManufacturing ProcessesProduction Launch Activities
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber SecuritySwitching
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and develop power delivery architectures, including DC-DC converters, switching regulators, and power distribution networks across 12V-48V and 400V-800V domains
- Perform power simulations and analysis for efficiency, load regulation, transient response, thermal performance, and system stability
- Drive power integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal, and reliability optimization throughout the product lifecycle
- Select and qualify power components, including MOSFETs, controllers, inductors, capacitors, and emerging power technologies
- Build, test, and validate power systems using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and thermal imaging tools
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex power-related issues during development, validation, and production
- Develop power design standards, specifications, best practices, and verification methodologies
- Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and influence cross-functional hardware architecture decisions
- Collaborate across software, systems, controls, cybersecurity, functional safety, vehicle engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing to develop production-ready automotive hardware
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field
- 5+ years of experience designing power electronics for automotive or high-performance embedded hardware systems
- Experience developing high-voltage automotive circuitry (400V-800V), including propulsion, charging, battery management, or DC-DC power applications
- Expertise with IGBT, SiC, and GaN switching technologies and associated design considerations
- Strong knowledge of power conversion topologies, power supplies, voltage regulation, and high-current power distribution
- Experience with PCB design, layout optimization, thermal management, and power-aware board architectures
- Proficiency with SPICE, LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB, or similar power simulation tools
- Hands-on experience validating power electronics using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and thermal test equipment
- Deep understanding of power integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal design, and high-voltage safety
- Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and influence engineering decisions across teams
- Preferred: Experience with Siemens Xpedition for schematic capture, PCB design, and analysis
- Preferred: Knowledge of EMC/EMI compliance, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), DFMEA/PFMEA, reliability engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing processes, design verification, and production launch activities
- Preferred: Experience developing scalable engineering standards and best practices for automotive electronics organizations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus potential through an incentive pay program based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Sickness and accident benefits
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition assistance programs
- Employee assistance program
- GM vehicle discounts