Senior Hardware Design Engineer – PCB Design

General Motors

Senior PCB Design Engineer developing automotive ECUs and PCB layouts for General Motors’ software-defined vehicles. Leading simulations, design verification, supplier execution, and manufacturing optimization.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,600 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PCB layout design, including schematic creation, simulation, and compliance with DFM and GM resiliency requirements. Proven ability to lead product development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and optimize designs for high-speed communication and manufacturability.

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PCB Layout DesignMentor Graphics ToolsDesign For Assembly (DFA)High-Speed Communication BusesProgram Management

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Hard Skills

Electrical DesignSchematic CreationSimulationDesign Rule Checks (DRC)Design For Manufacturability (DFM)Component SelectionHigh-Density LayoutRF LayoutPCB Layout OptimizationDigital/Analog Hardware Interfaces

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Electronic Control Units (ECUs)Software Defined VehicleInfotainmentTelematicsConnectivity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop electrical designs for next-generation Electronic Control Units (ECUs) supporting Software Defined Vehicle architecture
Lead product development and integration activities
Utilize engineering tools and processes to develop components and systems for vehicle programs
Achieve program milestones through effective program management
Coach and lead suppliers to execute program work on time and to a high standard
Develop PCB layout designs for existing and new architecture-based ECUs
Collaborate with PCBA and ECAD engineers
Run simulations and create PCB layouts
Participate in design direction meetings and foster collaboration with internal and external team members
Create, lead, and verify IC and PCB layout designs, including component and trace placement and routing
Conduct design rule checks (DRC) and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks
Collaborate with circuit designers, system engineers, and packaging engineers to optimize layouts
Select layout technologies and processes based on project requirements
Optimize layouts with SI, PI, EMC, thermal, and mechanical subject matter experts
Support ECAD librarians and ensure library parts meet PCBA DFM and GM resiliency requirements
Collaborate with component engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams on component selection
Apply Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
Identify process improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement opportunities in PCBA manufacturing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
Professional experience creating digital/analog hardware interfaces, including schematic creation and/or PCB layout, simulation, and supporting documentation
Minimum 5 years of experience in PCB layout design
Experience with Mentor Graphics schematic and layout tools
Preferred: previous industry experience with infotainment, telematics, or connectivity
Preferred: 10 years or more of experience in PCB layout design
Preferred: knowledge of high-speed communication buses such as Ethernet, PCIe, and SerDes
Experience in high-density, high-speed communication and RF layout
Ability to support ECAD library part development according to PCBA DFM and GM resiliency requirements
Ability to collaborate with component engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams
Knowledge of Design for Assembly principles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Role-related assessment and/or pre-employment screening where applicable
Reasonable accommodation support
Relocation benefits are not provided; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility