Electronics Resident Engineer

Job Description:

• As a Electronics Resident Engineer, you will provide critical on-site hardware and electronics support at General Motors Tech Centers and Assembly Plants, particularly during launch phases.
• You will act as the vital supporting link between the Client Team and the GM Team to help design, develop, and successfully launch products.
• In this role, you will apply hands-on electronics expertise to test, diagnose, and validate automotive embedded systems while delivering high-quality service and representing the company at the customer site.

Requirements / Hardware & Electronics Engineering Contributions:

• Schematics & Circuitry: Read, interpret, and analyze complex electrical schematics to understand electronics design basics and trace circuits for diagnostic purposes.
• Lab Equipment Utilization: Operate standard electronics laboratory equipment, heavily utilizing Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, and Logic Analyzers to capture waveforms, verify signal integrity, and take precise electrical measurements during issue replication.
• PCBA Testing & Programming: Utilize JTAG debuggers to interface directly with microcontrollers for testing, debugging, and programming Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) at the bench level.
• Hardware Prototyping & Rework: Apply practical, hands-on experience to solder and rework Surface Mount Technology (SMT) components on automotive circuit boards.
• Embedded System Validation: Execute system validation tasks by developing a clear understanding of system bench setups and translating vehicle test cases against hardware system requirements.
• In-Vehicle & Bench Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot hardware and communication issues directly on the customer's test bench and in-vehicle. This includes actively reflashing Automotive Embedded Electronic Control Units (ECUs) with updated software or calibration files as needed.
• Root Cause Analysis: Serve as an active participant in technical problem-solving utilizing methodologies like QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) to identify hardware failures at the component or system level.

Resident Engineering & Project Support:

• Release assigned electronics parts into the General Motor using their specific ECM process.
• Order parts to support build events and ensure the timely closure of all hardware-related ECRs and work orders.
• Co-facilitate subsystem/component Product Development Team (PDT) meetings, speaking clearly with facts and data regarding hardware performance.
• Track and maintain the delivery matrix of Bench parts, Mule Build Parts, Software, and Calibration files.
• Support the vehicle build process and sign-off activities for all prototypes and manufacturing builds (Virtual, Mule, Structural, Integration, Pre-Production, and Production).

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electrical or Computer Science.
• Entry-level experience, with an automotive internship, system validation experience, or customer service experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working with an automotive company is a plus.

Hardware & Electronics Skillset:

• Embedded Systems: Hands-on experience or strong academic familiarity with automotive embedded ECUs and PCBA architecture.
• Automotive Networks: Solid understanding of vehicle network architectures, specifically CAN Bus Serial communications and Automotive Ethernet communication protocols.
• Hardware Tools: Proven ability to use JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• General Tech Skills: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Programming knowledge in Google Scripts and VBA is considered a strong plus for data automation.

Key Competences:

• Customer-Centric: Focus on the customer, act as a self-starter, and represent the company technically with superior customer service.
• Continuous Learner: Eagerness to build deep system and product hardware knowledge while maintaining an agile behavior.
• Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to convey complex hardware technical information effectively to both engineering and management teams.