What are the responsibilities and job description for the ERS Electronics Lead position at GM Performance Power Units?
GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC
ERS Electronics Lead - Onsite
Job Summary
We’re looking for an expert ERS (Energy Recovery System) Electronics Lead to guide our ERS team in Concord, NC. In this vital leadership position, you’ll direct the architecture, integration, and refinement of all electronic systems, emphasizing high-reliability power electronics, CU-K (inverter/DC-DC), power distribution, hardware engineering, cabling/harnesses, contactors, fuses, sensors, and seamless controls interfacing under the harshest race demands.
Direct a team of electrical engineers and work alongside multidisciplinary groups in controls software, mechanical integration, thermal design, and production to refine ERS electronics layout and output in the hybrid power unit in line with FIA standards. Guide validation testing, hardware prototyping, and ongoing enhancements to produce championship-caliber electronic systems that power victory.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.
Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.
Only direct hires need apply to or inquire about job postings at GM Performance Power Units. We are not accepting calls, resumes or applications from recruiting firms at this time.
ERS Electronics Lead - Onsite
Job Summary
We’re looking for an expert ERS (Energy Recovery System) Electronics Lead to guide our ERS team in Concord, NC. In this vital leadership position, you’ll direct the architecture, integration, and refinement of all electronic systems, emphasizing high-reliability power electronics, CU-K (inverter/DC-DC), power distribution, hardware engineering, cabling/harnesses, contactors, fuses, sensors, and seamless controls interfacing under the harshest race demands.
Direct a team of electrical engineers and work alongside multidisciplinary groups in controls software, mechanical integration, thermal design, and production to refine ERS electronics layout and output in the hybrid power unit in line with FIA standards. Guide validation testing, hardware prototyping, and ongoing enhancements to produce championship-caliber electronic systems that power victory.
Key Responsibilities
- Define system specs, efficiency benchmarks, and project milestones for ERS electronics, covering CU-K inverters, DC-DC converters, power distribution, connectors, fuses, sensors, and cabling/harnesses.
- Direct integrated teams—power electronics, controls firmware, hardware engineers, thermal, and manufacturing—to unify ERS electronics into the powertrain, targeting peak efficiency, mass reduction, thermal resilience, and track-proven durability.
- Supervise hardware prototyping, rig testing initiatives, and performance-based refinements (EMC, thermal, high-voltage cycling), steering technical groups toward validated, competition-ready outcomes.
- Conduct technical gate reviews, risk assessments (FMEA), records management, and adherence to FIA F1 rules for ERS power limits, safety protocols, and interface standards.
- Promote breakthroughs by championing R&D in cutting-edge semiconductors, compact packaging, high-voltage connectors, and manufacturing scalability for elite electronics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field with 5 years of experience, or Master’s/PhD degree with 3 years in high-voltage inverter or power electronics design.
- Proficiency in PCB design tools (Altium preferred), and simulation software (LTSpice/Simulink/PLECs/PSIM) to conduct power/thermal modeling.
- Demonstrated success in high power, high efficiency inverter design, HV safety, and EMI/EMC mitigation particularly in top-tier motorsports.
- Practical experience in motorsport hardware builds, dyno/track validation, and rapid prototyping.
- Expertise in wide-bandgap devices, advanced sensors, automated harness production, and data-driven optimization techniques.
- IPC standards, quality assurance frameworks, and proven team leadership in high-pressure settings.
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.
Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.
Only direct hires need apply to or inquire about job postings at GM Performance Power Units. We are not accepting calls, resumes or applications from recruiting firms at this time.