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General Motors · 2 weeks ago

Senior Hardware Design Engineer

General Motors is at the forefront of the transformation of automotive with the electrification of their portfolio and the development of leading-edge central compute and autonomous capabilities. They are seeking a high-performing Senior PCB Layout Design Engineer responsible for the electrical design, development, and review of Electrical Controllers for their next generation SDV architecture.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for creating and designing the physical layout of integrated circuits (ICs) or printed circuit boards (PCBs). This involves placing and routing components, traces, and other elements to ensure proper functionality and performance
Create / lead / verify the layout design by conducting design rule checks (DRC) and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks. This ensures that the design meets the required specifications, constraints, and manufacturing capabilities
Create / collaborate closely with other design teams, such as circuit designers, system engineers, and packaging engineers, to understand design requirements and constraints. They work together to optimize the layout design for performance, power, area, and manufacturability
Select the appropriate technology and process for the layout design based on the project requirements, such as the target application, performance goals, and manufacturing capabilities
Optimize the layout design for various factors by working with SI/PI/EMC/Thermal/Mechanical subject matter experts. They ensure that the layout design meets the required performance and reliability criteria
Experience in high density, high speed communication and RF layout
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

Qualification

PCB layout designDigital/analog HW interfacesDesign rule checks (DRC)Mentor GraphicsHigh speed communication busesProgram managementProcess improvementCollaboration

Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Required
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)

Preferred

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…)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts

Company

General Motors

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General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.

H1B Sponsorship

General Motors has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (787)
2024 (740)
2023 (450)
2022 (795)
2021 (748)
2020 (452)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.51B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M

Leadership Team

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Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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