Warren, Michigan, United States of America
12 hours ago
Senior Hardware Engineer – Network Technology and Design
Job Description

Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren or Milford, Michigan three times per week, at minimum. 

The Role

General Motors is at the forefront of the transformation of automotive with the electrification of our portfolio and the development of leading-edge central compute and autonomous capabilities. Our Semiconductor Engineering team is a dynamic, high-energy, and innovative group focused on design and commercialization of leading-edge hardware enabling the future of GM’s vehicle architecture.


We are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the hardware development of wired connectivity technology. This hardware engineer position will be dependent on building strong partnerships with both internal team members responsible for electronic control unit (ECU) design, as well as semiconductor partner(s). This role is on the Network Technology and Design team due to the growing need for hardware design ownership.

What You'll Do

Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the software, mechanical, manufacturing spaces to ensure successful integration network technologies electrical design.Perform detailed hardware analysis, including worst-case analysis, signal integrity, and power integrity.Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop solutions.Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback.Develop requirements and test specifications.Develop a clear test strategy, covering all aspects of development.Lead bench test execution throughout the development lifecycle.Establish domain expertise for semiconductors and electronic control unit product lines within scope of responsibility.Manage technology roadmaps in close collaboration with industry leaders.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering / Electronics / Computer Science or related5+ total years of engineering experience at an OEM, OR at a semiconductor supplier, OR at a Tier 1 ECU supplier, or related.2+ years of engineering experience in electronic hardware design and development.Working knowledge of automotive electronic hardware and automotive software architecture.Strong proficiency in circuit design, schematic creation, and PCB layout.Experience in hardware design tools such as Mentor Graphics Xpedition and ORCAD.Experience with lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimetersExceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries.Exceptional demonstrated experience leading projects to completion.Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to learn quickly.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Master’s degree in Electrical EngineeringIndustry knowledge with the design and application of different semiconductors

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. 

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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