BrightDrop - Senior Product Engineer

Company: General Motors
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

BrightDrop - Senior Product Engineer page is loaded BrightDrop - Senior Product Engineer Apply remote type Hybrid locations Palo Alto, California, United States of America time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR-202307323 Job Description This is a Hybrid position within BrightDrop. The role will allow employees to work remotely, but will also require onsite work based on business needs. The selected candidate will be expected to live within a commutable distance to the innovation center they are selected for. Relocation assistance is provided for candidates that meet the relocation requirements. About BrightDrop:At BrightDrop, we are reshaping e-commerce by developing smarter, greener, and more efficient ways to deliver goods and services to your door, while delivering a brighter future for the cities where we live. We are building an ecosystem of all-electric, zero-emissions delivery solutions - from electric vehicles, to -the Trace -and -software that demonstrates real-time data to -drive intelligent optimizations -for e-commerce.To deliver on our mission we are growing fast and building a team, based in -Palo Alto, -with offices in Atlanta and Detroit, -that is customer-focused, agile and passionate about innovating for a more sustainable future. From engineering to product management -and -operations, -BrightDrop -is looking for people who can combine a passion for technology and sustainability with high doses of curiosity and meticulous thinking to deliver a better future for generations to come. -Backed by General Motors, -BrightDrop -is striving to improve the communities where we live! We currently have rare opportunities to join a fast-growing team in early stages of design, and to have a real impact on the products, technologies and work processes.PositionWould you like to have a meaningful impact on the product and on the technology behind it? Do you know how to make things better, and have the passion and drive to go for it? Are you hoping for an engineering playground where you can ignite your creativity?
If so, we're looking for YOU! Senior Product Engineer to own and lead design and development efforts of multidiscipline modules and sub-systems.This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing team in early stages of design, and to have a real impact on the products, technologies and work processes.Responsibilities

• Manage release of multidiscipline modules and subsystems from proof of concept to start of production
• Align internal technical leads and external partners on execution, troubleshooting, and other collaborations
• Own version control and change management of the module and subsystem level, and support the product level BOM
• Ensure that design data is available, accurate, up to date, and meet the expected standards for release
• Own and support generation and maintenance of documents such as SOW and ECN
• Support program managers with timing plans and supplier relationship, and ensure component readiness for program milestones
• Support validation and other teams to ensure V&V plans are understood and well documented in SOWAdditional Job DescriptionMinimum Required Skills and Experience
  • BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or other closely related field
  • 7+ years of experience developing electrical hardware modules and systems
  • Experience with joint electrical, mechanical and firmware development, including DfX
  • Strong project management skills. Can define and maintain schedule and budget, prioritize tasks, highly organized, can drive others, get things done
  • With hands-on approach and a can-do attitude, active and driven, with strong sense of ownership. Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with ambiguity and frequently changing requirements
  • Very good communication and teamwork skillsDesired Skills and Experience
    • Familiarity with system engineering concepts, considerations, methods, and tools
    • Familiarity with manufacturing process, and with electronic certifications and regulations Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant in the California Bay Area which includes the following counties: Marin, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz might be paid in accordance with the California law. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area. The salary compensation range for this role: $130,000 - $190,600
      • Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
      • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team. Benefits OverviewThe goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
        --- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
        --- Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
        --- Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
        --- Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
        --- Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
        --- Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.Diversity InformationGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. -GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
        We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statements GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an indivi d ual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, "protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at - Careers.Accommodations@GM.com - or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Similar Jobs (4) BrightDrop - Senior Electrical Engineer locations 2 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago BrightDrop - Senior Site Reliability Engineer remote type Hybrid locations Palo Alto, California, United States of America time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago About Us We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:
        - Our Company Our Culture How we hire Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.
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