Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer, Controller

General Motors (GM)

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Location
Milford, MIWarren, MI
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3 days ago
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TL;DR · Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer, Controller

The Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer (MDAE) - Controller leads the development of electronic controller packaging requirements and mechanical design for electronic control modules. This role involves defining size, shape, orientation, and location possibilities for vehicle platforms while providing technical guidance to suppliers regarding thermal and mechanical designs. The engineer manages validation test plans, troubleshoots failures, and oversees manufacturing processes and equipment changes. Key responsibilities include reviewing bracket designs, fastener development, and connector selections while utilizing modeling tools to define thermal requirements. Candidates must possess a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and demonstrate proficiency in GD&T, CAD software, and electronics hardware verification. The role requires an understanding of mechanical and electrical mechanisms to solve complex problems within the automotive domain, specifically focusing on the integration of electronic components into vehicle systems to ensure durability and environmental compliance.

What you'll do

  • Define electronic controller size, shape, orientation, and location possibilities for various vehicle platforms.
  • Provide technical guidance to suppliers regarding thermal and mechanical design requirements.
  • Develop and manage validation test plans and results to ensure environmental and durability compliance.
  • Use modeling tools to define specific thermal requirements for electronic components.
  • Review and approve supplier manufacturing processes, equipment changes, and connector selections.
  • Troubleshoot and root cause technical failures during the validation process to develop engineering solutions.
  • Manage the release of controller math data and official outline drawings.
  • Support the mechatronics community as a subject matter expert for internal engineering standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience in electronic controller development.
  • Minimum 2+ years of automotive experience.
  • Hands-on experience with electronic controllers, GD&T, CAD software, and validation.
  • Proficiency in electronics design and hardware verification/validation processes.
  • Strong understanding of engineering theory and mechanical/electrical mechanisms.
  • High level of analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
  • Minimum 5+ years of electronic controller experience, ECU Calibration, customer interface technologies, DFSS, or Blackbelt Certification (preferred).

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