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Senior Hardware Engineer - Microcontroller

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General Motors

Senior Hardware Engineer - Microcontroller

Warren, MI

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.

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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 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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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202507279
Employment Type: Full Time

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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