Electrical Hardware Test Engineer - MCU

General Motors (GM)

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TL;DR · Electrical Hardware Test Engineer - MCU

Electrical Hardware Test Engineer – MCU The Electrical Hardware Test Engineer – MCU joins the Semiconductor Engineering team to support the development and commercialization of advanced microcontroller solutions for automotive electronics platforms. This role involves defining end-to-end hardware test strategies, performing board bring-up for MCUs and ECUs, and executing electrical characterization testing across various operating modes and PVT corners. The engineer will develop automated test frameworks and scripts using Python or C/C++ to improve coverage and efficiency. Key responsibilities include validating subsystems like CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, and memory interfaces while utilizing lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG tools for signal characterization and root-cause analysis. The role focuses on ensuring silicon and hardware platforms meet functional, performance, and reliability goals for next-generation vehicle electronics, including power management and security IP.

What you'll do

  • Define end-to-end hardware test strategies and structured bring-up plans for MCUs and associated components.
  • Execute MCU and board-level electrical characterization testing across various PVT corners and operating modes.
  • Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using Python or C/C++.
  • Develop test content and automation for key MCU subsystems including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and memory interfaces.
  • Use lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to characterize signals and root-cause hardware issues.
  • Translate system requirements into concrete test cases and coverage metrics in collaboration with design teams.
  • Create and maintain reusable test procedures, documentation, and checklists for multiple programs.
  • Support DV/PV and component environmental testing by defining hardware monitoring and lab setups.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in hardware validation or test engineering for complex digital systems, MCUs, or high-integration ECUs.
  • Strong understanding of MCU subsystems and IP blocks from a validation and debug perspective.
  • Proven hands-on experience bringing up and testing complex digital boards including power sequencing and interface bring-up.
  • Experience creating and executing structured hardware test plans with clear objectives and traceability to requirements.
  • Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and precision measurement tools.
  • Hands-on experience with MCU and board-level electrical characterization across PVT corners.
  • Practical experience debugging automotive serial interfaces (CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet) and developing automated test scripts in Python or C/C++.
  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering (preferred).
  • Experience with validation of safety-critical MCUs and ECUs (preferred).
  • Experience defining environmental, reliability, and margin testing (preferred).
  • Experience with test automation frameworks, CI pipelines, and lab management tools (preferred).

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