General Motors
Staff Hardware Engineer – DFx (Manufacturing, Test & Tooling)
$159K–$245K
Warren, Michigan, United States of America +1 · Hybrid · Staff · Full-time · Posted Jun 16, 2026
- Location
- Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Sunnyvale, California, United States of America - Experience
- 7+ years in-plant electronic control module manufacturing experience; no alternative stated.
- Education
- BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role; applicants needing GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future should not apply.
About the job
Leads design-for-manufacturing, test, and tooling strategy for automotive electronic control units, connecting GM design teams with contract manufacturers to deliver manufacturable, testable products.
What you'll do
- Define test points, board coverage, functional test and programming requirements; develop analysis and test plans and conduct proof-of-concept testing.
- Lead PCB manufacturing, assembly, prototyping, testing, tooling, and test-fixture development, including CAD reviews and process adjustments.
- Coordinate with internal teams and contract manufacturers on ECU design, risks, product delivery, and cross-manufacturer commonality.
What they ask for
- BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.
- 7+ years in-plant electronic control module manufacturing experience leading cross-functional design/manufacturing teams for DFM and DFT.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, 2D drawings, schematic designs, test SW development, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability, and assembly.
- Hands-on experience engaging with electronics manufacturers; strong analytical, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree/PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Mechanical design of PCBAs, computers, or automotive electronics; experience establishing a DFx organization within an automotive OEM; or expertise with SMT placement, solder reflow, AOI, SPI, or assembly line transfer equipment.
Pay
(159,400 to 245,000) USD base salary
Tools
3D CAD, 2D CAD, schematic designs, test SW, GD&T, SPI, AOI, SMD
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