Design, develop, and validate electrical hardware, systems and schematics for automotive vehicle programs
Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineering teams to integrate electrical components seamlessly
Generate detailed documentation including wiring diagrams, schematics, PCB layouts, bills of material (BOMs), and test procedures
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to electrical and hardware systems during build, integration, and testing phases
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, standards, and company policies
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost, electrical design, reliability, and manufacturability
Lead integration of assigned harnesses/cables within the vehicle architecture
Support PCB layout, component selection, and system prototyping activities from board to enclosure level
Develop and test components for EMC and environmental performance
Perform validation of audio quality, connectivity, reception, and RF regulatory certifications
Develop and test interior displays and infotainment systems
Optimize harness design for cost, mass, vehicle integration and manufacturing
Requirements
Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
Must be graduating between Dec 2025 – June 2026
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role; candidates needing sponsorship (H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) should not apply
Expected to report to Metro Detroit, MI three times per week minimum (Hybrid work arrangement)
Hands-on experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (CAN, RS-485, Ethernet, etc.)
Demonstratable knowledge in electrical system design, schematics, and documentation
Knowledge of safety compliance standards (UL, CE, ISO 13849, etc.)
Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles
Familiarity with simulation tools for circuit analysis (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink)
Solid understanding of analog and digital circuits, PCB layout, PLC Control, and component selection
Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, Siemens NX, Capital, or CAD design tools
Benefits
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Bonus Potential: incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Job title
Entry-Level Hardware Design and Validation Engineer, Electrical
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