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The Role
This technician will report to a 2nd shift Group Leader and specialize in the safe and orderly preparation and testing of high voltage batteries and related components within a lab environment. This role indirectly affects the quality, durability and performance of electrified vehicles and related products developed by General Motors.
This job is based in General Motors’ Warren, Michigan Global Battery Systems Lab (GBSL-W). This facility uses extensive automation to operate 24/7 with two shifts of personnel, covers over 100,000 sq. ft. on the Warren Technical Center campus and has capabilities to test 108 battery packs or modules and 120 battery cells simultaneously. The facility has testing capabilities including traditional environmental testing, vibration, safety and abuse as well as exploratory development testing. GBSL-W maintains commonality with GM’s Battery Lab located in Shanghai, China (GBSL-S). The lab and results it produces are used by GM’s growing team of engineers working on advanced batteries and electrified vehicles, in support of the vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.
This role is a good fit for a qualified individual who is interested in state-of-the-art battery technologies and testing methods, and is interested in the growing field of vehicle electrification.
What You'll Do
Champion safe test setup for battery assemblies and related components. This includes defining and performing procedures and checks to ensure test results are delivered on-time and with quality.
Develop and manufacture special purpose instrumentation, cable and wiring assemblies, laboratory test equipment, and fixtures related to testing of battery assemblies or related components
Perform physical duties involving large and heavy high voltage batteries including movement, shipping, and disposal
Maintain records on work performed including data collected or analyzed
Maintain awareness of Business Plan Deployment goals and objectives, identify and suggest relevant opportunities for improvement
Develop, implement, and sustain workplace organization practices
Maintain and communicate findings with engineering personnel through verbal or written means
Recommend revisions to product or component design as needed
Conduct or assist with Safety and Abuse testing as needed
Conduct or assist with detailed teardown and analysis of battery cells, modules, and packs
Conduct or assist with vibration testing including working above 6 ft and using cranes and rigging to move high voltage properties
Able to successfully complete all required UAW GM training courses including respirator, cranes/hoist, Lockout etc.
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities ( Required Qualifications)
2 year Associate’s degree or equivalent in the mechanical or electrical field
Related work experience
Thorough knowledge of complex mechanical and/or electrical concepts, including reading engineering drawings
Working knowledge of test automation applications used in a laboratory environment
Competence with typical office computer applications, e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Strong written and oral communication skills
What Can Give You A Competitive Edge ( Preferred Qualifications)
Knowledge of high voltage battery systems and safe work practices
Experience with laboratory test equipment, measuring and recording devices
Knowledge of electrical and electronics diagnostics and repair
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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