Senior Hardware Design Engineer - PCB Design

General Motors•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$106,600 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Hardware Design Engineer will lead in-house electrical design, development, review, and integration of electrical controllers for GM’s next-generation software-defined vehicle architecture. The role is part of Compute & Connectivity Hardware, which develops hardware platforms for compute, connectivity, networking, displays, and other vehicle electronics. The team works across architecture, requirements, hardware design, systems integration, validation, launch, and in-market performance, partnering with internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturing. The position focuses on developing PCB layouts for existing and new architecture-based ECUs. The engineer will collaborate with PCBA and ECAD engineers, run simulations, create layouts, and participate in design-direction meetings. The role includes layout placement and routing, design verification through design-rule and manufacturability checks, design optimization with SI/PI/EMC/thermal/mechanical experts, and support for component selection, assembly, and manufacturing improvements. The selected candidate will lead product-development activities, support program milestones, and guide suppliers toward timely execution. The role is categorized as hybrid, with the selected candidate expected to report to a specific location at least three times per week or at another frequency set by their manager. Relocation benefits are not available. The expected base compensation is $106,600–$185,000; actual compensation depends on factors relevant to the position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
Professional experience creating digital/analog hardware interfaces, including schematic creation and/or PCB layout, simulation, and supporting documentation.
At least 5 years of work experience in PCB layout design.
Experience with design and analysis tools such as Mentor Graphics for schematic and layout work.

Nice To Haves

Previous industry experience with infotainment, telematics, or connectivity.
10 or more years of experience in PCB layout design.
Knowledge of high-speed communication buses such as Ethernet, PCIe, and SerDes.
Experience in high-density, high-speed communication and RF layout.

Responsibilities

Develop 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 and design physical layouts of integrated circuits or printed circuit boards, including placement and routing of components, traces, and other elements.
Create, lead, and verify layout designs by conducting design-rule checks (DRC) and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) checks.
Collaborate with circuit designers, system engineers, and packaging engineers to understand requirements and constraints and optimize layout for performance, power, area, and manufacturability.
Select appropriate layout technology and process based on project requirements, performance goals, and manufacturing capabilities.
Optimize layouts in collaboration with SI/PI/EMC/thermal/mechanical subject-matter experts to meet performance and reliability criteria.
Support ECAD librarians in developing library parts that meet PCBA DFM and GM resiliency requirements.
Collaborate with component engineering, procurement, and supply-chain teams to select components for PCBA design.
Apply design-for-assembly (DFA) principles to optimize PCBA designs for efficient assembly.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement in PCBA manufacturing.
Use engineering tools and processes to develop components and systems for vehicle programs and achieve program milestones through effective program management.
Coach and lead suppliers toward timely execution of program work.
Lead product-development and integration activities for electrical controllers and next-generation vehicle architecture.
Build strong partnerships with internal and external customers and team members.