Generalmotors

Generalmotors

Electrical Hardware Engineer - Exterior Lighting

Warren, Michigan, United States of America

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
Electrical EngineeringHardware DesignLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

  • The work requires collaboration with studio teams, electrical architecture, suppliers, and global engineering groups.
  • Make sound engineering decisions with incomplete information while prioritizing customer experience and program goals.
  • Troubleshoot and triage component and vehicle level issues

Responsibilities

  • This role focuses on the design, development, and validation of electronic hardware for exterior lighting systems across GM vehicle programs.
  • You will apply strong engineering judgment to define system requirements, lead hardware design decisions, resolve complex technical issues, and support product launch activities.
  • Develop exterior lighting electronic hardware in alignment with GM vehicle electrical architecture and functional safety (ISO 26262 / ASIL requirements).
  • Evaluate and propose lamp electronics design concepts, balancing styling intent, engineering feasibility, cost, and performance.
  • Support global vehicle programs and work directly with global supply base and partners.
  • Create and manage performance requirements considering benchmarking, program targets, energy management, mass, lighting appearance, animations, and packaging.
  • Conduct competitive benchmarking to guide system design direction.
  • Lead or support advanced technology investigations and component-level innovation.
  • Provide technical leadership within product development teams and manage subsystem deliverables.
  • Communicate status, risks, and design decisions clearly to cross-functional partners and leadership.

Requirements

  • Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline)
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment.

Nice to have

  • What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • 7+ years of electronics hardware development experience, ideally within automotive lighting or related embedded hardware systems

Benefits

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Company info

  • From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.

Equal opportunity

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Visa & Work Authorization

  • All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gende

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