General Motors · 2 months ago
Electrical Hardware Engineer - Exterior Lighting
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is a leader in redefining mobility through innovative vehicle experiences. The Electrical Hardware Engineer for Exterior Lighting will design, develop, and validate electronic hardware for lighting systems, ensuring alignment with vehicle electrical architecture and functional safety requirements.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop exterior lighting electronic hardware in alignment with GM vehicle electrical architecture and functional safety (ISO 26262 / ASIL requirements)
Evaluate and propose lamp electronics design concepts, balancing styling intent, engineering feasibility, cost, and performance
Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of electronic component and system-level issues across development, pre-production builds, launch, and current production
Support global vehicle programs and work directly with global supply base and partners
Create and manage performance requirements considering benchmarking, program targets, energy management, mass, lighting appearance, animations, and packaging
Conduct competitive benchmarking to guide system design direction
Lead or support advanced technology investigations and component-level innovation
Make sound engineering decisions with incomplete information while prioritizing customer experience and program goals
Perform system trade-off analyses across cost, complexity, power consumption, timing, and manufacturability
Provide technical leadership within product development teams and manage subsystem deliverables
Communicate status, risks, and design decisions clearly to cross-functional partners and leadership
Develop Statements of Requirements (SORs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Contribute to peer reviews and continuous improvement of design and development processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline)
5+ years of professional experience in electronics hardware design
Preferred
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
7+ years of electronics hardware development experience, ideally within automotive lighting or related embedded hardware systems
Benefits
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Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
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US Department of Energy
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