Senior High Voltage Power Electronics PCB Designer

General Motors

. Develop PCB layout designs for existing and new inverters .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PCB layout design, including multi-layered layouts and adherence to IPC standards, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and manufacturability of designs.

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PCB Layout DesignIPC Standards ImplementationECAD Xpedition ToolMulti-Layered PCB DesignLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

PCB Layout DesignComponent PlacementThermal ManagementHigh-Speed Signal RoutingDesign Rule Checks (DRC)Design For Manufacturability (DFM)Copper BalancingControlled ImpedanceVia-Current CapacityGrounding and Shielding Techniques

Soft Skills

CollaborationWorkload ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ECAD Xpedition

Industry Keywords

Automotive Power ElectronicsElectronic Control Units (ECUs)High-Density Interconnect (HDI)PCB Design Release ProcessPeer ReviewBOD Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop PCB layout designs for existing and new inverters
Collaborate with PCBA engineers and internal and external team members
Create PCB layouts and participate in design direction meetings
Maintain the PCBA BOD and ensure a robust common process for each PCB design
Place and route PCB components, traces, and other elements
Maintain quality processes including independent PCB reviews, DRC usage, DFM, file-release quality, and peer review of ECAD library parts
Create BOD requirements for new PCB technologies such as HDI and embedded power devices
Maintain PCB drawing templates
Serve as lead contact for IPC and other industry standards
Select layout technology and processes based on project requirements and manufacturing capabilities
Execute low-voltage, MCU, high-voltage, and circuit layouts
Design high-current routing, copper balancing, via-current capacity, thermal relief/heatsink strategies, controlled impedance, and high-speed signal routing
Implement grounding, shielding, return-current management, and noise-containment methods
Place components for electrical and thermal performance, serviceability, and manufacturability
Manage libraries, footprints, constraints, and design rules
Support fabrication, assembly, inspection, test-point, and production-release documentation
Balance workload across PCB designers
Maintain the PCB design release process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Industry Experience
Professional experience creating and releasing PCBs
Leadership experience
Expert knowledge of IPC standards and their implementation
Minimum 6 years working experience in PCB layout design
Experience in eCAD Xpedtion tool
Previous industry experience in automotive power electronics and ECUs preferred
Strong experience designing multi-layered (4, 6, or 8) PCB layouts preferred
8 years or more experience in PCB layout design execution preferred
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy
Travel required at less than 25% for this role
GM Total Rewards resources and employee well-being benefits