Senior Hardware Engineer - Microcontroller

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

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

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the hardware development of microcontrollers (MCU) in electronic component designs. This hardware engineer position will be dependent on building strong partnerships with both internal team members responsible for electronic control unit (ECU) design, as well as semiconductor partner(s). The focus could be on a variety of MCU aspects- analyzing performance, architecture/ECU integration/optimization, and issue resolution.

The ideal candidate will drive innovation, facilitate effective communication, and inspire enthusiasm within the team. We expect you to demonstrate leadership qualities, actively champion change, possess keen business intuition, and strategically address systemic challenges. You should also exhibit high learning agility, the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation while challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships and collaborate with functional teams across hardware engineering, software engineering, product management, purchasing, and suppliers to implement semiconductor strategic objectives.
• Develop requirements and data analysis for MCU performance/optimization.
• Develop a clear benchmarking strategy, covering all aspects of development.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop solutions.
• Work with system engineers, software engineers, and hardware engineers to define and optimize MCU domain solutions.
• Establish domain expertise for semiconductors and electronic control unit product lines within scope of responsibility.
• Support Staff Hardware Engineer with technology roadmaps in close collaboration with industry leaders, benchmarking, and performance optimization analysis.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• BS in Electrical Engineering / Electronics / Computer Science or related
• 5+ total years of microcontroller experience at a semiconductor supplier, OR at a Tier 1 ECU supplier
• 2+ years of engineering experience in electronic hardware design and development
• Working knowledge of automotive electronic hardware and automotive software architecture
• Hands-on experience with MCU evaluation boards & bring up
• Experience with lab equipment, such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters.
• Experience with software development tools (i.e. IDE, compilers) and software debugging tools (i.e. Lauterbach, CAN Analyzer)
• Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries
• Exceptional demonstrated experience leading projects to completion
• Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to learn quickly

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Industry knowledge with the design and application of different semiconductors

Additional Information:

Benefits:

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include 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 and more.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Benefits Overview

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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.

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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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