Technician - Noise and Vibration / Chassis Dyno

Job Description

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role

The technician will be responsible for working within the General Motors (GM) 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. Technicians need to 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 work load 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..

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Knowledge with instrumentation installation, troubleshooting and repair.

• A valid drivers 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 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.

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

• Maintains good housekeeping and safe practices

• Ensure confidentiality of all customer data

• Target and complete continuous improvement ideas for the department

• Minimum two-year associate degree in automotive technology or equivalent (ASE Master Mechanic with multiple years of dealership experience)

• 2-5yrs of electrical and/or mechanical hands-on experience

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Chassis Dynamometer testing / lab experience

• Familiarity with Test automation systems

• Experience with data acquisition systems

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savi