Senior Display Hardware Engineer, LCD Panels

Compute & Connectivity Hardware (CCH) is part of GMs Vehicle Software & Electronics Engineering (VSEE) organization within Software & Services Engineering. Our team develops the hardware foundation that powers GMs software-defined vehicles including compute platforms connectivity systems networking architectures displays and other electronic technologies that enable infotainment advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) vehicle controls and connected customer experiences.

From concept through production CCH engineers drive architecture requirements development electronics design hardware integration validation launch and in-market performance. We partner closely with software systems cybersecurity functional safety manufacturing suppliers and vehicle engineering teams to deliver reliable scalable hardware solutions across GMs global vehicle portfolio.

At General Motors were building a future with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. As vehicle displays become increasingly central to the customer experience we are investing in next-generation display technologies that enable higher performance improved visual quality and enhanced reliability for future vehicles.

We are seeking an experienced Display Panel Engineer (LCD) to join our Advanced Display Technology this role you will lead the exploration development and maturation of next-generation LCD panel technologies with particular focus on TFT backplane architecture pixel design driver electronics and halo artifact reduction.

This is a technology incubation and New Technology Introduction (NTI) role responsible for advancing emerging LCD innovations from early concept through technical validation and readiness for future production programs. You will collaborate with leading display panel manufacturers semiconductor suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams to shape the next generation of automotive displays used in instrument clusters center-stack displays passenger infotainment systems and other cockpit applications.

• Evaluate and benchmark emerging LCD panel technologies including a-Si LTPS and oxide TFT backplane architectures.
• Define technical requirements and feasibility criteria for next-generation pixel structures sub-pixel layouts aperture optimization and storage capacitor designs.
• Partner with display suppliers to identify assess and mature breakthrough LCD technologies for future automotive applications.
• Develop technology roadmaps and support strategic display architecture decisions for future vehicle programs.

• Lead the development and validation of technologies that reduce halo artifacts associated with local-dimming backlights and pixel-level optical interactions.
• Collaborate with panel backlight and semiconductor suppliers to identify root causes and implement design or algorithmic improvements.
• Assess the impact of backplane and pixel architecture on display performance including brightness response time color accuracy viewing angle contrast and uniformity.

• Define and validate requirements for timing controllers (TCONs) and driver IC architectures.
• Evaluate gate and source driver timing gamma correction methods and display interface protocols.
• Work closely with semiconductor suppliers to align display driver technologies with future panel architectures.

• Lead proof-of-concept builds and laboratory evaluations of emerging panel technologies.
• Conduct performance characterization across response time gray-to-gray performance power consumption luminance contrast ratio and uniformity metrics.
• Develop and execute validation plans that assess technology readiness under automotive operating conditions including temperature cycling humidity exposure vibration and sunlight loading.
• Analyze test data and correlate results to panel design decisions and technology maturity objectives.

• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of panel-level issues including mura non-uniformity image retention line/point defects and halo artifacts.
• Coordinate closely with optical engineers and backlight development teams to ensure alignment with broader display technology roadmaps.
• Prepare technology readiness documentation and lead successful transfer of mature technologies to sourcing and production engineering organizations.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Display Engineering Physics Materials Science or a related technical discipline.
• 5 years of experience in LCD display technology development advanced engineering display electronics or related fields.
• Strong understanding of TFT backplane technologies including a-Si LTPS and/or oxide TFT architectures.
• Experience with LCD pixel circuit design and panel architecture development.
• Knowledge of halo artifact mechanisms and mitigation techniques associated with local dimming technologies.
• Understanding of timing controller (TCON) and display driver IC architectures.
• Knowledge of how TFT layouts aperture ratios and pixel structures impact optical performance and display quality.
• Experience using panel simulation characterization and laboratory evaluation tools.
• Familiarity with automotive display reliability and environmental qualification requirements.

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Display Engineering Physics Materials Science or a related field.
• Experience working directly with LCD panel manufacturers display suppliers or display material providers.
• Demonstrated success advancing new technologies from concept through validation and production readiness.
• Experience with Mini-LED local dimming systems high-refresh-rate displays and halo mitigation algorithms.
• Knowledge of material qualification and durability testing for display backplanes and pixel technologies.
• Experience supporting technology transfer activities into sourcing product development or production organizations.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of automotive display technology. Youll work at the forefront of LCD innovation partnering with industry-leading suppliers and internal engineering teams to develop the display technologies that will power GMs next generation of software-defined vehicles. Your work will directly shape the customer experience across future instrument clusters infotainment systems and cockpit displays used by millions of drivers worldwide.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position as well as geography of the selected candidate.

The salary range for this role is (125200 - 192700 ). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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:

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.

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