Senior Hardware Design Engineer - PCB Design

General Motors•Sunnyvale, CA

5d•$158,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

General Motors is redefining mobility through a human-centered design process, creating vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. The ECU Electrical team is a dynamic, high-energy, and innovative group focused on developing the electrical design of next-generation ECUs (Electronic Control Units). This role is categorized as hybrid, requiring the successful candidate to report to the Sunnyvale, CA or Warren, MI location three times per week. The Senior PCB Layout Design Engineer will lead the in-house development of GM electronics design, focusing on the electrical design, development, and review of Electrical Controllers for the next-generation SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) architecture. The role involves building strong partnerships with internal and external customers and contributing to the future direction of the automotive industry by ensuring robust, well-designed hardware that meets GM specifications and testing requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Professional experience creating digital/analog HW interfaces including schematic creation and/or PCB layout, simulation & supportive documentation
Minimum 5 years working experience in PCB layout design
Experience in design & analysis tools like Mentor Graphics (schematic & layout)

Nice To Haves

Previous industry experience with infotainment, telematics or connectivity
10 years or more experience in PCB layout design
Knowledgeable in High speed Communication Buses (Ethernet, PCIe, SerDes…)
Experience in high density, high speed communication and RF layout

Responsibilities

Utilize engineering tools and processes to successfully develop components and systems for vehicle programs.
Effectively achieve program milestones through thorough and effective program management.
Coach and lead suppliers to timely execution of program work with excellence.
Develop various PCB layout designs for existing and new architecture-based ECUs.
Collaborate with PCBA and ECAD engineers, run simulations, create PCB layouts, and participate in design direction meetings.
Create a collaborative environment with internal and external team members.
Create and design the physical layout of integrated circuits (ICs) or printed circuit boards (PCBs), including placing and routing components, traces, and other elements.
Create/lead/verify the layout design by conducting design rule checks (DRC) and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks.
Collaborate closely with other design teams, such as circuit designers, system engineers, and packaging engineers, to understand design requirements and constraints.
Optimize the layout design for performance, power, area, and manufacturability.
Select the appropriate technology and process for the layout design based on project requirements.
Optimize the layout design for various factors by working with SI/PI/EMC/Thermal/Mechanical subject matter experts.
Support ECAD librarians by ensuring development of ECAD library parts meet PCBA Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & GM resiliency requirements.
Collaborate with component engineers, procurement, and supply chain teams to select appropriate components for PCBA design.
Apply Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to ensure PCBA design is optimized for efficient assembly processes.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement in PCBA manufacturing.