Senior Engineer – Advanced Electric Drive and Power Electronics

General Motors

. Define and deliver component architecture strategies for Traction Inverters, Accessory Power Modules, On-Board Charging Modules, or Battery Disconnect Units.

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in power electronics architecture, including Traction Inverters and On-Board Charging Modules, with a strong focus on technical leadership, risk management, and cross-functional integration. Proven ability to establish architecture standards and drive design reuse across multiple vehicle programs.

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Power Electronics Systems DevelopmentArchitecture Strategy and Technical RoadmapCross-Functional IntegrationRisk Management and MitigationMentoring and Technical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Power Conversion TopologiesWide-Bandgap SemiconductorsControls IntegrationThermal ManagementElectrical ProtectionReliability EngineeringArchitecture Standards DeploymentInterface Specification DevelopmentTechnical Decision FrameworksHigh-Voltage Vehicle Systems

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTechnical Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringMaster of Science in Engineering (Desired)

Industry Keywords

Automotive Power ElectronicsElectrified Propulsion SystemsCharging SystemsCompetitive BenchmarkingEmerging Industry TrendsVertical IntegrationBuild-to-Print Development Models

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and deliver component architecture strategies for Traction Inverters, Accessory Power Modules, On-Board Charging Modules, or Battery Disconnect Units.
Establish technical direction and lead subsystem and system architecture decisions across new product programs.
Own architecture strategy, technical roadmap, design principles, and interface definitions for a designated power electronics portfolio.
Lead new product programs through Balanced Architecture or Advanced Technology Work phases, ensuring technical integrity, architecture maturity, gate readiness, cross-functional alignment, and risk closure.
Serve as the primary technical authority for component architecture decisions and lead trade-offs across safety, efficiency, power density, cost, weight, thermal performance, manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, and customer value.
Define electrical topologies, semiconductor technologies, cooling approaches, controls interfaces, packaging concepts, and scalability strategies.
Partner with Systems Engineering, Controls, Software, Hardware, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, Validation, and Supplier teams to implement and validate architecture decisions.
Drive design reuse, commonality, modularity, and standardization across multiple vehicle programs.
Lead technical studies, competitive benchmarking, and architecture trade analyses.
Establish and improve architecture standards, design guidelines, interface specifications, decision frameworks, and technical governance processes.
Present recommendations, alternatives, assumptions, risks, and business impacts to program leadership.
Anticipate technology, regulatory, semiconductor, supplier, manufacturing, cybersecurity, functional safety, and field performance risks and develop mitigation plans.
Mentor engineers and build a strong architecture community.
Work across multiple vehicle programs and functional organizations to influence technical outcomes beyond a single program team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
8+ years of new product engineering experience, including significant responsibility for power electronics systems, architecture, integration, controls, or hardware development.
Proven track record of delivering multiple complex automotive power electronics products from concept through launch.
Deep technical expertise in one or more power electronics product domains, including Traction Inverters, OBCMs, APMs, BDUs, DC-DC converters, charging systems, or related high-voltage vehicle systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead subsystem and system-level architecture development, interface definition, and cross-functional integration.
Strong understanding of power conversion topologies, wide-bandgap semiconductors, controls integration, thermal management, EMC, HV safety, electrical protection, and reliability engineering.
Demonstrated ability to make high-consequence technical decisions using first principles, systems thinking, quantitative analysis, and documented assumptions.
Strong communication and technical leadership skills.
Experience creating and deploying architecture standards, interface specifications, technical guidelines, design reviews, and engineering decision frameworks.
Proven ownership of critical technical risk management across safety, reliability, quality, cost, performance, timing, supplier, and manufacturing concerns.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers.
Evidence of cross-program impact through improved commonality, architecture reuse, launch readiness, technical quality, or measurable business outcomes.
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support.
Ability to report to the specified location at least 3 times per week, or at another frequency dictated by the manager.
Ability to travel less than 25%.
Desired: Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent advanced technical education.
Desired: 10+ years of power electronics product development, systems engineering, or architecture leadership experience.
Desired: Knowledge of GM power electronics designs, propulsion systems, charging systems, and electrical architectures.
Desired: Knowledge of competitive power electronics technologies, supplier capabilities, semiconductor roadmaps, charging standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging industry trends.
Desired: Hands-on experience with high-voltage power electronics systems and vehicle integration, manufacturing, service, validation, and customer experience impacts.
Desired: Experience leading architecture reviews, technical communities of practice, standards deployment, or cross-program engineering initiatives.
Desired: Experience translating emerging technologies and competitive benchmarking insights into production-ready product solutions.
Desired: Experience supporting vertically integrated or Build-to-Print product development models.
Desired: Professional publications, patents, innovation awards, or recognized technical contributions in power electronics or electrified propulsion systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home are provided through GM Total Rewards resources.