General Motors · 10 hours ago
Senior Hardware Engineer - Back Light Unit Design
Warren, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expGeneral Motors is at the forefront of the transformation of automotive with the electrification of their portfolio and the development of Industry-leading display solutions. The Senior Hardware Engineer will lead the in-house development of GM display module backlight unit designs, focusing on electrical and mechanical design, development, and integration activities.
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Responsibilities
Create and optimize the structural layout and mechanical design of display module backlight units to meet performance, manufacturability, and reliability requirements
Select the appropriate technology and process for the display module backlight unit
Define electrical and mechanical design strategies and best practices for the backlight unit
Lead the execution of electrical and mechanical design activities in alignment with program timelines to achieve successful product launches
Collaborate closely with electrical and optical design team to integrate components into cohesive electro-mechanical systems
Perform detailed mechanical design calculations, GD&T, and tolerance stack
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 and manage 3D and 2D CAD models, and lead CAD design reviews with cross-functional stakeholders
Collaborate closely with electrical and optical design team to integrate components into cohesive electro-mechanical systems
Develop analysis and test plans for new designs and implement virtual analytical models
Lead prototypes build and testing activities, analyze test data, and implement design adjustments as required
Support root cause analysis and develop corrective solutions based on virtual simulations and/or physical test results
Support ECAD librarians by ensuring development of ECAD library parts meet PCBA Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & GM resiliency requirements
Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement in the display module backlight unit manufacturing
Develop and implement virtualization technologies to accelerate and de-risk product development across programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
7+ Year of engineering experience in design and development of styled electronics with backlight features
Professional experience creating digital/analog HW interfaces including schematic creation, simulation & supportive documentation
Proficiency in electrical analysis tools for circuit simulation, power distribution, and system performance evaluation
Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries
Hands-on experience engaging with manufactures of optical and electrical components
Preferred
Master's degree/PhD in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Previous industry experience with infotainment, telematics or connectivity
Strong understanding of mechanical fixation methods, vibration behavior, and structural analysis
Knowledge of optical architecture and thermal solutions
Experience with display panel suppliers
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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$8.51BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
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Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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