Environmental Durability Electrical Component Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI, or Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

As an Environmental Durability Electrical Component Subject Matter Expert, you will serve as a technical authority within GM's Electrical Engineering team. You'll lead the development and validation of electrical components for environmental durability, supporting both emerging and current vehicle programs-including work related to 16V, 48V systems, and SDV2.0 readiness. Your work will directly influence the integrity, performance, and lifecycle reliability of GM's global vehicle platforms.

In this role, you'll work independently and cross-functionally, applying advanced knowledge of environmental durability to shape component requirements, ensure compliance to global standards (such as GMW3172), and drive continuous improvement efforts in support of both internal and external customers.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the primary technical lead for environmental durability of electrical components, supporting vehicle programs across GMNA, GMTCI, and advanced technology groups (e.g., fuel cell programs).
• Lead the maintenance and development of environmental durability specifications (e.g., GMW3172), including future-proofing for new voltage systems (16V, 48V) and software-defined vehicle architecture (SDV2.0).
• Collaborate with engineering teams, validation teams, and suppliers to ensure test methods, component designs, and integration meet or exceed GM's durability requirements.
• Proactively identify gaps and lead resolution of durability-related issues in both development and current production.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional partners.
• Represent GM as a subject matter expert in internal forums, global working groups, and external industry panels when required.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience in electrical component validation, systems integration, or environmental durability.
• Deep working knowledge of environmental validation methods, materials behavior under stress (vibration, corrosion, temperature), and global durability standards (e.g., GMW3172).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound engineering decisions.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction, while also collaborating effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence others and explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Prior experience supporting advanced vehicle technologies such as software-defined vehicles (SDV) or fuel cell propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools, design validation planning, and DFMEA processes.
• Experience updating and maintaining corporate technical specifications or standards.

Additional Information:
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

About GM

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Why Join Us

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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