Senior Battery Pack Hardware Engineer – High Voltage Systems
Role Overview
The Senior Battery Pack Hardware Engineer – High Voltage Systems is responsible for understanding and leading the roll-out of global requirements and strategy to assist the organization in execution.
With the growing demand for more power offerings to customers, this role will require collaboration and creativity with cross-functional teams to define and agree on a product roadmap and awareness of program packaging constraints.
Power outlets will range in high and low power applications (400W up to over 7.2kW) and include LIN devices.
Creativity and initiative are involved as well as a high level of independent judgment.
The candidate will support the organization as a technical leader for future and current technology, as well as support for global QRD activities.
The individual will be responsible for supporting the strategy for component sharing and brand strategies – working with both the CCC team and component design studio.
As the Senior Hardware Engineer, the candidate will support the DREs within the organization to mentor and support the DREs through technical issues and be able to independently provide recommendations.
The candidate will also:
• Engineer technical solutions for current and new programs related to power outlets
• Creates global design guidelines and requirements for outlets
• Collaborate with exterior design studio and cross-SMT partners for integration and strategy including high voltage power team and marketing.
• Develop strategy and technical roadmap for high voltage power outlet offerings, while balancing complexity and program re-use.
• Provide leadership and support to product development teams as an advocate for outlet technology integration with related suppliers
• Approves SOR requirements and maintains the SOR technical documents
• Maintains Global template system DFMEA’s
• Supports global supplier technical assessments
• Provides technical direction for advanced technology development (including ATW)
• Assures that best practices and system requirements are followed
• Supports component and vehicle level testing and/or development programs
• Communicates, coordinates, and consults with global engineering departments and customers
• Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products and rolls out technology to the DRE’s as needed
• Supports warranty with problem solving and reporting
• Mentor and assist others as the opportunities arise
• Travel - as required
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Preferred Qualifications
- Design Release Engineering or equivalent hardware ownership experience
- Experience with High Voltage or Electric power distribution in the vehicle and subsystem requirements
- Direct automotive EV/electrification experience
- Master’s Degree or other Advanced Degree
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- SPONSORSHIP: 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 INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, H4 EAD, J-1, etc.)
- This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
- Why Join Us
- This role offers the opportunity to work on critical vehicle electric power content by owning the mechanical and packaging execution of shields for generators, inverters, converters, battery vent tubes, jump start nuts, and related 12V hardware from concept through production. You will influence key integration decisions, solve packaging challenges, and help deliver robust solutions that support successful vehicle launches.
- Work Environment
- This position requires strong collaboration across electrical, systems, packaging, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and supplier teams. Candidates should be comfortable leading technical discussions, driving issue resolution, and executing engineering deliverables in support of aggressive program milestones.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
- 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.
- Diversity Information
- General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.
- We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities
About General Motors
General Motors is a U.S. automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles under brands including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. The company operates globally across vehicle engineering, manufacturing, sales, and mobility services.
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