Hardware Engineer – Propulsion Controllers

General Motors

Hardware Engineer designing propulsion controllers for General Motors’ next generation vehicles. Collaborating with cross-functional teams for production launches and integration.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical hardware design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and validation processes, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and performance. Proven ability to lead projects from concept to production, focusing on cost, timing, and safety targets.

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Electrical Hardware DesignPCB LayoutValidation and Verification ProcessesCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Schematic CaptureWorst Case AnalysisSignal IntegrityPower IntegrityDesign for Manufacturing (DFM)Design for Assembly (DFA)Design for Testing (DFT)Thermal AnalysisController Development ProcessEMC Compliance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProject LeadershipProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Propulsion ControllerManufacturing SupportProduction LaunchDesign ReviewsDFMEAPFMEA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design of propulsion controller electrical hardware: from schematic capture, worst case analysis, PCB layout, bring-up, debug, signal integrity and power integrity (SI/PI), design verification test (environmental and EMC), to manufacturing support and production launch.
Design and development of the propulsion controller hardware (from concept design to launch) while meeting cost, timing, quality, and safety targets.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as software, mechanical, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of the electrical design of the propulsion controller hardware.
Work closely with contract manufacturing partners to ensure successful product build, from prototype through to mass production, while maintaining quality, cost, and timing targets.
Electrical schematic design and PCB layout.
Perform/support detailed hardware analysis – worst case analysis, thermal analysis, signal integrity, power integrity, etc.
Assist in design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for testing (DFT).
Drive the validation and testing of hardware components and systems, ensuring high levels of reliability and performance.
Establish test plans and protocols to validate designs against requirements.
Work with other team members to perform testing.
Assist in troubleshooting hardware issues, root cause analysis, and developing solutions to resolve design problems.
Support manufacturing partners in troubleshooting and resolving any production-related issues that arise during the manufacturing process.
Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure optimal solutions.
Support DFMEA/PFMEA; ensure lessons learned and best practices are included.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Masters degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
2+ years of experience in electronic hardware design or related.
Knowledge of electrical circuit design and PCB layout.
Knowledge of verification and validation processes.
Understanding of hardware design and failure mode.
Demonstrate proficiency in controller development process, including but not limited to knowledge of schematics, PCB layouts, EMC and power dissipation.
This position requires you to be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead complex projects and work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
High level of analytical ability where problems are complex and difficult to solve.
Effective interpersonal skills that focus and influence others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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