Staff Hardware Engineer
General Motors
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Warren • California, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $134,700 - $207,600 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- Execute mechanical design of ECUs per program timing, leading to successful launch of the product.
- Design mechanical components including castings, injection moldings, stampings, seals, electrical interface, PCBA mounts, connector interfaces and fastening.
- Perform design calculations, GD&T and tolerance stacks.
- Create 3D-CAD math and lead CAD reviews with stakeholders.
- Develop analysis and test plan for new designs, perform proof of concept tests and analysis.
- Create 2D-drawings for housing, sub-assemblies & PCB as per ASME standards.
- Perform FEA (Structural, Vibration, Mechanical shock, Fatigue), Modal analysis.
- Lead prototyping and testing, analyze test data, and make necessary adjustments to mechanical designs.
- Lead DFx activities with suppliers and implement cost optimization strategies into design.
- Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems.
- Build partnerships with functional peers internally within GM and externally at Tier 1 suppliers to align on ECU design per development cycles.
- Develop virtualization technologies that help accelerate and de-risk product development.
- Communicate design progress and risks to stakeholders and customers.
- Drive Mechanical design strategy for the enterprise.
Requirements
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 10+ years of engineering experience in design and development of active & passively cooled ECU designs.
- Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (NX and Teamcenter preferred), 2D drawings, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability, and assembly.
- Proficiency in CAE skills (ANSYS, ABAQUS & Genesis).
- Strong analytical skills and engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics, material science, heat transfer, mechanism design, and manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience engaging with electronics manufacturers.
- Preferred: Master’s degree/PhD in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
- Preferred: Mechanical design of PCBAs, computers, or automotive electronics.
- Preferred: Strong understanding of thermal solutions and their application.
- Preferred: Knowledge of vibrational and structural analysis.
- Preferred: Experience with ASME Y14.5-2009 dimensioning & tolerancing standards.
Benefits
- GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
- Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
mechanical design3D CAD modeling2D drawingstolerance analysisdesign for manufacturabilityCAE skillsFEAstructural analysisvibrational analysisthermal solutions
Soft skills
collaborationteamworkanalytical skillscommunication
Certifications
BS in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringPhD in Mechanical Engineering