Mechanical Hardware Engineer – CAD, Prototyping & Reliability Testing
Core
Develop mechanical enclosures, assemblies, and test solutions for GM's software-defined vehicle electronics, focusing on CAD design, prototyping, and reliability testing.
Role type
Mechanical Hardware Engineer (CAD, Prototyping & Reliability Testing)
Builds
Electronics housings, brackets, fixtures, test hardware, and prototype parts for vehicle compute and connectivity systems.
Domain
Automotive hardware / Electronics packaging / Reliability engineering
Required skills
Siemens NX CAD, structural FEA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, prototyping, test fixture design, thermal/vibration testing, Teamcenter PDM, materials knowledge, shop equipment operation
Preferred skills
Electronics packaging experience, vibration/modal testing expertise, automotive reliability standards (GMW3172), additive manufacturing, thermal management, DFMEA/PFMEA
Technologies
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, FEA tools, thermal chambers, shaker systems, data acquisition systems
Responsibilities
Create parametric 3D models and drawings for mechanical components; perform basic structural FEA and design checks; build and modify prototypes and test fixtures; execute thermal and vibration reliability tests; analyze test data to drive design improvements; maintain product data in Teamcenter.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-7 years experience), hands-on IC
