Senior Hardware Engineer

General Motors•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves creating and maintaining electronic components, including schematic symbols and PCB footprints, using EDA tools. The engineer will develop circuit schematics and PCB layouts, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities include training engineering teams, developing hardware components and systems, and resolving design issues. The position operates under a hybrid work policy, requiring 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, with the need to report to a local office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study.
Five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Technical Leader, Practice Leader, or related role.
Five years of experience with Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) design and processes.
Five years of experience with electronic components, their specifications, and their interactions within a circuit.
Three years of experience with schematic capture and PCB layout design using industry-standard EDA tools including Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Eagle, and Mentor Graphics.
Three years of experience with Hardware in loop simulation systems and testing.
Three years of experience with circuit design and PCB layout including IPC standards.

Responsibilities

Obtain datasheet or technical documentation for electronic components.
Create schematic symbols using EDA tool's symbol editor.
Create PCB footprints (land patterns) using EDA tool's footprint editor.
Use EDA tool knowledge and APIs to create part request forms.
Create and maintain a comprehensive electronic component library.
Create circuit schematics using schematic capture tools like Mentor Graphics.
Develop PCB layouts using software tools like Mentor Graphics PADS.
Ensure designs comply with industry standards such as IPC standards.
Train and mentor engineering teams on tool, symbol, cell, and schematic creation.
Create and develop hardware components and systems, including circuit boards, processors, and other electronic devices.
Identify and resolve issues in hardware designs, including debugging and modifying existing designs.
Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations and standards, such as safety and environmental guidelines.