Senior Mechanical Hardware Engineer – ECU Connectors, Interfaces

General Motors

Senior Mechanical Hardware Engineer at General Motors, leading design and development of ECU connector systems for electrification and automotive technology advancements. Focused on mechanical leadership, collaboration, and innovative solutions.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,200 - $192,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design of connector systems, including development of interfaces for power and high-speed signals, while ensuring manufacturability and environmental performance. Proficient in using Siemens NX and Teamcenter for creating robust designs and managing documentation.

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Mechanical Design ExperienceConnector Terminal DesignSiemens NX ProficiencyGD&T and Tolerance AnalysisCollaboration with Electrical Engineers

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignConnector DesignBus Bar DesignSealing Solutions DevelopmentMaterials SelectionTolerance Stack Analysis3D CAD ModelingDFM/DFx ReviewsDesign Verification PlansElectromechanical Assemblies

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsExecution SkillsTask Management

Tools & Technologies

Siemens NXTeamcenter

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Automotive ElectronicsECU HardwareHigh-Speed SignalsRF SignalsI/O Interfaces

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead mechanical development of ECU headers and connector interfaces for power, high-speed signals, communication signals, RF signals, and I/O, ensuring compatibility with vehicle packaging, electrical architecture, environmental conditions, and ECU enclosure constraints.
Own mechanical design of connector-related content from concept through production release, including connector housings, integrated or discrete headers, terminal retention features, bus bar interfaces, seals, gaskets, and attachment features to the ECU housing.
Define and develop connector terminal architectures and bus bar solutions with focus on current-carrying capability, retention robustness, manufacturability, assembly robustness, and integration to PCB and housing systems.
Select and specify materials for connector terminals, conductive elements, insulators, sealing components, and housing interfaces based on mechanical performance, temperature exposure, corrosion risk, environmental sealing needs, and manufacturing process compatibility.
Develop sealing strategies for connector-to-housing interfaces, including water management, compression control, stack-up definition, and design features required to achieve robust environmental performance in automotive use cases.
Create and maintain high-quality 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in NX for connector, header, seal, and interface components, with CAD and Teamcenter used as enabling tools to support sound technical design decisions.
Apply GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, and critical-to-function callouts to connector and header designs to ensure repeatable fit, terminal position accuracy, sealing performance, and manufacturability.
Coordinate closely with electrical engineers and PCB designers on connector pinout constraints, PCB attachment strategy, soldering or alternate mounting concepts, grounding paths, shielding interfaces, and packaging of high-speed and power connections into complete electromechanical systems.
Support mechanical aspects of EMI-aware connector and enclosure integration, including interface geometry, grounding features, shielding continuity, and packaging provisions that enable robust system-level EMI performance.
Develop and execute design verification plans for connector and header systems, including proof-of-concept testing, fit and retention checks, sealing evaluations, prototype builds, and test result-driven design updates.
Work with analysis teams and technical specialists to prepare inputs for structural, vibration, and thermal evaluations where connector and interface performance is affected by loading, environment, or enclosure interaction.
Lead DFM/DFx reviews with suppliers and manufacturing teams to refine connector, terminal, bus bar, and sealing designs for cost, quality, assembly robustness, and production feasibility.
Own Teamcenter content for assigned designs, including BOM structure, revisions, change management, and release documentation, while keeping technical ownership centered on connector system performance and design maturity.
Communicate design progress, risks, and tradeoffs in reviews with cross-functional stakeholders, vehicle packaging teams, and suppliers, and drive closure of issues to program timing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
6-10+ years of mechanical design experience in complex electromechanical assemblies, automotive electronics, ECU hardware, connectors, headers, or closely related systems, with strong experience owning designs from concept through release.
Demonstrated experience with headers and connectors design, including development of interfaces for power, high-speed signals, communication signals, RF signals, and I/O.
Hands-on experience with connector terminal design, bus bar design, integration to PCB and mechanical housing, and development of sealing solutions for connector-to-enclosure interfaces.
Strong working knowledge of materials and manufacturing considerations relevant to connector systems, including conductive and insulating components, molded parts, terminals, and seals.
Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter sufficient to create robust parametric models, drawings, product structures, BOMs, and released design data for connector and interface hardware.
Strong competency in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical fundamentals, including solid mechanics, materials, and basic heat transfer.
Experience collaborating with electrical engineers, PCB designers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated electromechanical solutions.
Strong communication, collaboration, and execution skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel and deliver to program timing.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.