Senior Hardware Engineer - Propulsion Controller

General Motors•Milford, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, GM Mechatronics Hardware platform is evolving to provide robust service to our customers. We are seeking a highly experienced, technical engineer in propulsion hardware and electrical design as we continue to staff a hardware engineering team that will own the end-to-end design and development of our propulsion controller hardware. In this role, the Senior Hardware Design Engineer will be supporting the technical design & development of the propulsion controller hardware for GM’s next generation vehicles. The role requires an experienced professional with a background in automotive ECU architecture, design, and analysis, and a proven ability of successfully launching ECU’s into production. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background and a proven track record in electrical schematic design, performing controller validation/testing, manufacturing knowledge, warranty analysis, and instrumentation design. You will work with cross-functional teams (Semiconductor, DREs, GM software, PCB layout, Mechanical Engineering, Supplier, Validation, Quality) to deliver quality product on time.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer Engineering or equivalent. Masters degree preferred
5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, with a strong focus on propulsion controller hardware design and automotive hardware electronics design
Proven ability of successfully launching build-to-print hardware into production
Experience in designing propulsion controller hardware and components, such as SoCs, MCUs, Ethernet Switches, PHY, CAN, power supply design, etc.
Strong proficiency in circuit design, schematic creation, PCB layout, signal integrity and power integrity, and power management.
Experience in design & analysis tools like: Mentor Graphics (schematic & layout), Ansys (signal integrity), Simplis (power integrity), Altair (EMC), Mathcad, PSpice & Saber
In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering process (FMEA, Preliminary Hazard Analyses)
In-depth knowledge of verification and validation processes
In-depth knowledge of embedded software development, testing and associated tools
Understanding of hardware design and failure mode
Thorough knowledge of design development and test engineering, manufacturing and assembly operations, engineering processes and procedures.
Knowledge of automotive industry standards (ISO 26262, ASIL) and safety-critical design principles
Experience with system-level integration, including interfacing with sensors, processors, and communication protocols
Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for testing (DFT)
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, including those which may have priority differences with yours.
Demonstrated proficiency in controller development process, including but not limited to knowledge of schematics, PCB layouts, EMC and power dissipation
In-depth knowledge of validation procedures and methods to test
Knowledge of controller manufacturing
This position requires you to be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
5 to 10 years of embedded controls hardware experience
Experience in the GM component specification and release process
Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and electronic chassis systems
Basic understanding of vehicle serial data communications (e.g., CAN, GMLAN, & LIN)
Knowledge of OBD-II diagnostics
Knowledge of automotive safety integrity levels (ASIL)
DFSS Black Belt certification

Responsibilities

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
Support new IC design/development strategic to new propulsion controller designs and architectures
Perform/support detailed hardware analysis – worst case analysis, thermal analysis, signal integrity, power integrity, etc.
Execute bring-up of hardware design from power supplies, SoCs, MCUs, network devices, solenoid/valve control, instrumentation, etc.
Lead 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
Develop requirements and maintain validation support equipment
Establish test plans and protocols to validate designs against requirements. Work with other team members to perform testing.
Develop test equipment to enable bench root cause analysis for validation and warranty
Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop solutions to resolve design problems
Support manufacturing partners in troubleshooting and resolving any production-related issues that arise during the manufacturing process
Develop requirements to enable third party manufacturing to build controller
Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure optimal solutions
Lead/support DFMEA/PFMEA; ensure lessons learned and best practices are included
Provide guidance and consultation to Design Release Engineers (DREs)