Staff Hardware Engineer – Display Electronics

General Motors

Staff Engineer leading electrical design for GM's display modules from concept to validation. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet automotive standards and requirements.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeWarren • California, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical hardware design for automotive display modules, including circuit design, validation, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and driving technical decisions to ensure robust module performance.

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Electrical Hardware DesignSchematic DesignPCB DevelopmentDFMEA LeadershipEMC Design Practices

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Hard Skills

Circuit DesignDesign AnalysisPower Architecture DefinitionSignal IntegrityWorst-Case AnalysisThermal ReviewComponent Sourcing StrategyTechnical DocumentationValidation PlanningInterface Definition

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationTechnical Decision-MakingProblem SolvingSupplier Management

Tools & Technologies

Mentor Graphics

Industry Keywords

Automotive ElectronicsEmbedded HardwareRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental RequirementsDurability Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the electrical hardware design for in-house display modules from concept through validation and release, including architecture definition, circuit design direction, and technical decision-making for multiple display variants
Develop and review schematics, BOMs, PCB layouts, and related design documentation, and ensure that the design content is aligned with GM requirements and milestone timing
Drive hardware design reviews and major technical reviews with internal stakeholders and suppliers, including EMC, high-speed interface, power sequencing, signal integrity, and power integrity reviews
Perform or direct design analysis such as worst-case analysis, tolerance studies, startup and sequencing analysis, thermal review, and circuit compliance checks to confirm that the design meets all electrical and functional requirements
Define and validate power architecture and power mode behavior, including low-voltage/cranking behavior, reset strategy, wake-up logic, parasitic current, and protection for reverse battery, jump start, shorts, and open circuits
Lead the design and integration of display electrical interfaces such as SERDES/deserializer links, eDP/OLDI/LVDS-class video paths, touch controller interfaces, MCU interfaces, or auxiliary I/O content where applicable
Partner with software, systems, mechanical, validation, quality, and supplier teams to resolve cross-functional integration issues, debug root causes, and deliver robust module performance at the component and vehicle levels
Support component selection and sourcing strategy for key semiconductors and display-related hardware, with attention to approved part lists, resiliency, supplier capability, and cost/performance trade-offs
Ensure the design is ready for DV/PV validation, including ADVP&R alignment, test planning, diagnostic coverage, failure detection strategy, and compliance with GM and regulatory requirements
Create and maintain technical artifacts such as DFMEA, open issue tracking, interface definitions, design reports, lessons learned, and release-ready engineering documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field
10+ years of proven experience in automotive display electronics or adjacent embedded hardware, with ownership of module or subsystem design from concept through validation
Strong background in hardware architecture, schematic design, PCB development, and design analysis for embedded electronic modules
Experience leading or supporting DFMEA, worst-case analysis, signal integrity, EMC, and technical design reviews
Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams to define interfaces, review designs, solve issues, and drive technical decisions to closure
Familiarity with validation, environmental, durability, and regulatory requirements for automotive electronic components and displays
Experience using Mentor Graphics tools for schematic capture, design review, and PCB development workflows
Experience with EMC-conscious design practices and hands-on support for EMC testing, debugging, and issue resolution.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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