Staff Hardware Engineer – DFx (Manufacturing, Test & Tooling)

GM


Job Location:

Warren, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Role:

General Motors is leading the transformation of the automotive industry through electrification central compute and autonomous technologies. We are building a high-energy team of Senior DFx (Design for Manufacturing Test and Tooling) engineers to serve as the critical link between internal design teams and contract manufacturers for next-generation ECUs.

This team will establish and drive DFx processes for in-house GM designs ensuring strong alignment between design and manufacturing. They will bring early insight into manufacturing assembly testing and toolingembedding best practices lessons learned and critical requirements into module development.

We are seeking a high-performing Staff DFx Engineer to represent the voice of manufacturing testing and tooling across GMs electronics development. This role focuses on circuit board design population test and assembly working closely with both internal design teams and external manufacturing partners.

You will lead DFx strategy and execution for electrical controllers supporting GMs Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture while building strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure successful product delivery.

Responsibilities of the Design for Manufacturing Design for Testing Tooling Engineer include:

  • Work with cross functional teams for the selection of test point location in-circuit board coverage functional test requirements from design teams and programming requirements from design/CM teams.
  • Expertise in process from bare board to fully populated soldered tested PCB
  • Expertise in Solder Paste/Stencil process and materials SPI Solder process Inspection Acceptance Criteria SMD placement line loading AOI Reflow profile Intermetallic and PCB surface finish
  • Perform design calculations GD&T and tolerance stacks required for tooling and test fixtures
  • Create 3D CAD 2D CAD & lead CAD reviews with stakeholders.
  • Develop analysis and test plans for new designs perform proof of concept tests and analysis.
  • Lead prototyping and testing analyze test data and make necessary adjustments to manufacturing process/materials in-plant testing and tooling designs.
  • Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into test fixtures for in-circuit functional and in-process SW programming.
  • Build partnerships with functional peers internally within GM and externally at CM suppliers to align on ECU design per development cycles.
  • Develop virtualization technologies that help accelerate and de-risk product development.
  • Communicate Contract Manufacturing progress and risks to stakeholders and customers.
  • Drive Cross CM strategies for commonality within GMs in-house designs.
  • Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
  • 7 years in-plant electronic control module manufacturing experience leading a cross functional team of Design/Manufacturing engineers for best in class DFM and DFT designs
  • Collaborative team centered experience which leads to on-time delivery of quality products
  • Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling 2D drawings schematic designs test SW development tolerance analysis design for manufacturability and assembly.
  • Strong analytical skills and engineering fundamentals in manufacturing testing tooling of automotive electronic modules.
  • Hands-on experience engaging with electronics manufacturers.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

  • Masters degree/PhD in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical design of PCBAs computers or automotive electronics
  • Experience establishing a DFx organization within an automotive OEM.
  • Industry leading expertise with aspects of manufacturing including: Designed SMT placement equipment solder reflow equipment Developed AOI SPI Assembly line transfer equipment.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position as well as geography of the selected candidate.
The salary range for this role is (159400 to 245000). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance job level and individual performance.
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.

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