Senior Hardware Design Engineer – Low Voltage Electric Power

General Motors

. Own hardware design and execution for electric power components such as Power Distribution Units, Battery Management Systems, power converters, and inverters .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hardware design and execution for electric power components, including Power Distribution Units and Battery Management Systems, while leading cross-functional collaboration and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO9001 and TS16949.

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Automotive Hardware DesignPower Distribution SystemsEmbedded Software VerificationDFMEA and PFMEAMentor Graphics Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Electrical Schematic DesignPCB LayoutAnalog Hardware DesignDigital Hardware InterfacesRequirements EngineeringCost Reduction InitiativesEnvironmental Durability AnalysisSignal IntegrityThermal ManagementLow-Voltage Power Distribution

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsMotivational LeadershipEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Mentor GraphicsMathcadPSpiceSaberCarSimPreScanSimulinkSynopsysANSYSCMMI

Industry Keywords

ISO 26262Automotive ElectronicsLean ManufacturingAPQPEMC ComplianceQuality AssuranceDesign VerificationComponent ValidationManufacturing ProcessesRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own hardware design and execution for electric power components such as Power Distribution Units, Battery Management Systems, power converters, and inverters
Develop and improve hardware development processes with the center of expertise
Collaborate with semiconductor, DRE, software, PCB layout, mechanical engineering, supplier, validation, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and safety teams
Achieve program milestones through effective program management and execution strategies
Lead embedded designs for advanced module architectures
Lead new IC design and development strategies for advanced in-vehicle architectures
Lead electrical schematic design and PCB layout
Optimize hardware designs for cost, performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Support digital and analog hardware designs including Ethernet, processors, memory, eFuses, FETs, HSD/LSD, and semiconductors
Perform and review worst-case, power distribution, component compatibility, environmental, EMC, Weibull, and robustness analyses
Represent the GM hardware team as a design expert in core technologies
Optimize design verification tests and analyses, including five-point parametric testing and end-of-line production tests
Lead development processes for supplier-owned and in-house designs, including PFMEA, control plans, monitoring systems, and EOL documentation
Refine and optimize requirements against KPIs and maintain hardware design deliverables
Lead peer reviews, resolve integration and interface issues, and support formal change control and ISO9001 documentation
Support assembly plant issue resolution, product investigations, vehicle integration, and ECU warranty analysis
Provide technical leadership for rapid issue resolution and root-cause analysis
Lead cost-reduction initiatives from evaluation through implementation
Provide direction to Design Release Engineers and create and maintain best practices
Ensure KPIs for piece cost, investment, mass, base engineering content, performance, and IPTV are met
Develop, review, and approve in-process electrical verification and component validation plans
Develop improved analyses, simulations, and testing for standard validation plans
Provide expertise in formal design, peer, and quality valve reviews
Lead or support DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, EOL testing, APQP, lean manufacturing, 8D issue resolution, ISO9001, and TS16949 compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
Master’s degree preferred
7+ years of experience designing automotive hardware electronics
Experience creating digital and analog hardware interfaces, including schematics, PCB layouts, and supporting documentation
Experience with launch excellence initiatives across requirements, product safety, systems engineering, quality, and analytics
In-depth knowledge of low-voltage power distribution, including eFuses, FETs, thermal management, Li-ion batteries, and DC/DC converters
In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering processes and tools, including DNG, FMEA, and Preliminary Hazard Analysis
In-depth knowledge of regulatory and design requirements, including EMC, environmental durability, electrical robustness, signal integrity, and noise mitigation
In-depth knowledge of hardware and embedded software verification and validation processes, including associated development and test tools
Understanding of hardware design, failure modes, and operating principles of mechanical and electrical systems
Thorough knowledge of design, development, testing, manufacturing, assembly operations, and engineering processes and procedures
Proficiency with Mentor Graphics, Mathcad, PSpice, and Saber
Knowledge of Ethernet, SPI, I2C, IsoSPI, UART, PCIe, SerDes, AVB, and CAN
Knowledge of BIQ/GMS-like standards and operational improvements using CMMI, ASPICE, ISO 26262, and other best practices
Strong oral, written, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including REDX, OpEx, and DFSS methodologies
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within Electrical and across other SMTs
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively, motivate employees, and drive results
Ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve complex and unusual problems, and balance technical solutions with business priorities
Preferred experience with compute, connectivity, Body, and low-voltage distribution systems, including electronic component manufacturing, assembly, PCB design, and manufacturing
Preferred knowledge of RTOS concepts, CG2999, CPU utilization, quality data analytics, and Service/TAC
Preferred experience with simulation tools and methods including CarSim, PreScan, Saber, Simulink, Synopsys/ANSYS, Sherlock, CFD, FEA, SPICE, MathCAD, MIL, SIL, HIL, and VIL testing
Relocation benefits are not available; relocation costs are the candidate’s responsibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

An incentive pay program with payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
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