Electrical SMT Manager
Today• São Paulo, Brazil
Description
Hybrid Work Requirement
For this position, it is required to be on-site 3 times per week .
What You Will Do (Responsibilities):
- Lead staffing initiatives for your team, including recruitment and onboarding.
- Conduct regular team meetings to ensure communication and alignment.
- Communicate GM policies, leadership messages, and safety guidelines.
- Prepare and deliver presentations articulating team vision and strategy.
- Ensure completion of mandatory GM training and support career development.
- Develop initiatives to enhance team capability and capacity.
- Assign tasks, stabilize workload, and set priorities for the team.
- Monitor and approve GM records related to schedules, overtime, and expenses.
- Evaluate employee performance and behaviors, providing constructive feedback.
- Recognize contributions formally and informally; participate in compensation planning.
- Remove roadblocks and resolve issues to maintain productivity.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, vehicle integration, testing, safety, suppliers, and other departments.
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Software, Controls and Automation, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
- Fluency in English (mandatory).
- Strong analytical mindset.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Ability to coach junior engineers and develop technical talent.
- Strong conflict-resolution and communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments and suppliers.
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What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Knowledge of:
- Wiring harnesses: routing, packing, connectors.
- Battery systems: BMS, thermal management, safety standards.
- Charging systems: AC/DC charging, power electronics, communication protocols.
- Vehicle electrical architecture: CAN, LIN, Ethernet, diagnostics.
- MATLAB/Simulink.
- DFMEA/PFMEA.
- Fluency in Korean (highly desirable); other languages such as Chinese are a plus.
- Experience in supplier quality and aftersales collaboration.
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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 role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel < 25% for this role.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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Client-provided location(s): São Paulo, Brazil
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202524332
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-20T00:13:49
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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