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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Structural Hardware Engineer - ECU - **Company:** General Motors - **Location:** Warren, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Abaqus, Data Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software), Hypermesh, Ansys - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://generalmotors.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers_GM/job/Warren-Michigan-United-States-of-America/Senior-Structural-Hardware-Engineer---ECU_JR-202614170 ## About the Role * BS in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) with strong focus on solid mechanics and structural analysis * 5+ years of experience in structural analysis/design of electronic enclosures or similar systems (ECUs, automotive components, aerospace, or industrial products) * Hands-on experience with CAE/FEA tools (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS Mechanical, Nastran, HyperMesh, or equivalent) and data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar) Strong understanding of: * Stress, strain, deformation, and failure theories * Linear and nonlinear FEA, contact modeling, and material modeling * Fatigue, durability, and vibration analysis (modal, harmonic, random vibration) * Bolted joints, welds, snap fits, and other mechanical connections * Material behavior (metals, plastics, composites) under thermal and mechanical loading * Practical experience correlating CAE models to physical test results (vibration tables, shock testing, durability testing) * Ability to interpret system loads and boundary conditions and collaborate closely with design and test teams * Strong communication skills; able to present complex structural analyses clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Demonstrated ability to work across cross-functional and global teams and manage multiple programs in parallel What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred): * MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Structures/Mechanics) or related field * Automotive experience with vibration, durability, and environmental standards * Experience with ECU housing design, packaging, and mechanical integration * Familiarity with manufacturing processes (castings, injection molding, sheet metal, machining) and their structural implications * Experience integrating structural design into DFMEA/DRBFM/DFx processes * Knowledge of multi-physics interactions (structural + thermal coupling) * Prior work with ECU designs ## Description We are seeking a high-performing Structural CAE Hardware Engineer interested in leading the in-house development of electronics design. You will be responsible for the structural analysis, durability, and validation of electrical controllers and supporting hardware for our next-generation SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) architecture. This role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional and external partners., * Translate CTQs / vehicle requirements into structural requirements and design constraints (vibration, shock, crash loads, mounting conditions, environmental exposure, etc.) * Develop and execute structural simulation models (linear/nonlinear FEA) to assess strength, stiffness, fatigue, and durability of ECU components and assemblies * Perform analyses for vibration, modal response, random vibration, mechanical shock, and mechanical integrity under various loading conditions * Evaluate and optimize designs for weight, stiffness, durability, and manufacturability * Support material selection, joint design, fasteners, and structural interfaces to ensure robust performance * Work with cross-functional teams (design, EE, manufacturing) to implement structural design improvements * Develop validation plans and correlate CAE results with physical test data (lab and vehicle level) * Provide structural inputs to DFMEA, DRBFM, and design reviews; clearly quantify risks, failure modes, and mitigations * Present analysis results, trade studies, and recommendations at PDTs, design reviews, and leadership updates ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Colorful quantum randomness](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100257-colorful-quantum-randomness) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)