Senior Electrical Power Design Engineer
Core
Lead the design, development, validation, and integration of power delivery solutions for GM's electronic control units (ECUs) and software-defined vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC power electronics engineer (automotive)
Builds
Robust, efficient, and reliable power architectures for automotive ECUs
Domain
Automotive hardware / Power electronics
Required skills
Power electronics design, High-voltage circuitry (400V-800V), Switching technologies (IGBT, SiC, GaN), Power conversion topologies, PCB design, Power simulation (SPICE, PLECS, MATLAB), Thermal management, Power integrity (PI), EMI/EMC optimization
Preferred skills
Siemens Xpedition, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), DFMEA/PFMEA, Reliability engineering, Manufacturing processes
Technologies
SPICE, PLECS, MATLAB, HyperLynx, Ansys, LTspice, Oscilloscopes, Power analyzers
Responsibilities
Design DC-DC converters and power distribution networks (PDNs), Perform power simulations for efficiency and thermal performance, Select and qualify power components (MOSFETs, inductors, capacitors), Build and validate power systems in lab, Troubleshoot complex power issues, Develop power design standards and best practices, Mentor engineers and influence architecture decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
