Technician - Noise and Vibration / Chassis Dyno

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt.

We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard — from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. 

The Role

The technician will be responsible for working within the Noise and Vibration / Chassis Dyno Lab to ensure 1st time quality and on-time delivery of test data for the various test areas. Support various engineering groups that are responsible for meeting federal requirements and GM internal requirements. You will demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills to effectively handle multiple projects with minimal supervision all while working with various organizations during the vehicle development process.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, build, install, and teardown instrumentation for the various tests requested by engineering.

• Setup and troubleshooting of test automation systems and non-intrusive driving robots.

• Evaluate results; Produce quality test data in accordance with Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS) and Federal Regulatory requirements, per documented GMW and NHTSA procedures.

• Investigate mechanical/electrical operational difficulties on products and/or components

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and computer/software problems with test equipment and properties.
• Schedule workload and test equipment usage and calibration
• Test vehicle installation, removal and monitoring
• Work with vehicle communication tools including INCA, V-spy, General CAN, NeoVi, etc.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Associate degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent (ASE Master Mechanic with multiple years of dealership experience).

• 2-5 years of automotive electrical and/or mechanical hands-on experience.

• Knowledge of instrumentation installation, troubleshooting and repair.

• A valid driver’s license.

• Excellent mechanical assembly and disassembly skills.

• Experience with hand and air tools.

• Data acquisition, review and troubleshooting experience.

• Effective time management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in both independent and team environments.

• Ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers

• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments.

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

• Ability to handle basic project assignments with minimum supervision.

• Ability to operate vehicle movers, walkies or fork trucks.

• Maintain good housekeeping and safe practices.

• Ensure confidentiality of all customer data.

• Target and complete continuous improvement ideas for the department.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Chassis Dynamometer testing / lab experience

• Familiarity with Test automation systems

• Experience with data acquisition systems

• Ability to repeatedly perform activities involving bending, twisting, pulling and lifting of vehicle components up to 50 pounds, unassisted. Moving test equipment and portable tools(70-200#) around the shop as required.  Perform overhead and under dash assembly/disassembly operations on every build. Stand for long periods of time while performing build tasks.

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 onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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