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General Motors Company

Senior High Voltage Power Electronics PCB Designer

Warren, Michigan, United States of America Posted today

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Controller Integration Engineer” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in MI: $120k–$120k, median $120k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles
1 certified filing for “Controller Integration Engineer” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in MI: $120k–$120k, median $120k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Job Description Energy Conversion Systems (ECS) at General Motors is a fast-paced team that is working on developing and executing propulsion technology. This role is within the Energy Conversion Management Hardware Organization, specifically in the Traction Inverter & Power Electronics Hardware teams. We are seeking an experienced Senior/Lead PCB designer to join our team as “Senior High Voltage Power Electronics PCB Designer”.  This role provides PCB design & layout expertise and ownership for Traction Inverter and other high voltage power electronics by working closely with the PCB Design Release Engineering team, Technical Specialists, EMC, Analysis, Manufacturing and Quality. Responsibilities • PCB Lead Designer will be responsible for developing various PCB layout designs for existing and new inverters, collaborate with PCBA engineers, create PCB layouts, participate in design direction meetings, and create a collaborative environment with internal and external team members.  The lead designer will also maintain the BOD for the PCBA and ensure a robust common process is followed for each PCB design. • Responsible for creating and designing the physical layout of printed circuit boards (PCBs). This involves placing and routing components, traces, and other elements to ensure proper functionality and performance. • Maintain a quality process ensuring independent reviews of PCB, DRC usage, DFM, file release quality, and peer review of ECAD library parts. • Responsible for maintaining the PCB BOD which includes DRC, DFM, and PCB templates.  Create new BOD requirements for new PCB technologies such as HDI and embedded power devices.  Responsible for the PCB drawing template. • Lead contact for IPC and other industry standards for the team. • Select the appropriate technology and process for the layout design based on the project requirements, such as the target application, performance goals, and manufacturing capabilities. • Execute all Low Voltage and MCU layout along with High Voltage components and circuit layouts. • Execute PCB designs with high-current routing, copper balancing, via-current capacity, and thermal relief/heatsink strategy, Controlled impedance and high-speed signal routing • Execute PCB designs with Grounding, shielding, return-current management, and incorporate noise containment methods • Execute Component placement for electrical performance, thermal performance, serviceability, and manufacturability • Manage Library, footprint, constraint, and design-rule management • Support fabrication, assembly, inspection, test-point, and production-release documentation • Balance workload across the PCB designers. • Maintain the release process for the PCB designs. Required Qualifications • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Industry Experience • Professional experience creating and releasing PCBs.  Leadership experience.  Expert knowledge of IPC standards and how they are typically implemented. • Minimum 6 years working experience in PCB layout design • Experience in eCAD Xpedtion tool Preferred Qualifications • Previous industry experience in automotive power electronics and ECUs. • Strong Experience in designing multi-layered (4,6 or 8) PCB design layouts • 8 years or more experience in PCB layout design execution GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This mea

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