Electrical Technician - GM Defense

Job Description

Onsite: This position requires the Technician to be onsite on a fulltime basis

The Role

The Electrical Technician provides electrical build and programming support for vehicle properties that are typically in the early phases of the advanced development process. 

What You'll Do

• Building prototype vehicles
• Troubleshooting electrical issues for Engineering Development Vehicles
• Modification of production and prototype body, powertrain and chassis control systems.
• Design, build and integration of special control circuit modules and controllers for advanced vehicle innovation projects
• New sub-system installations for new technologies
• Integration and servicing of newly designed Autonomous vehicle systems
• Complete assignments according to work requests, on time, with highest quality
• Adhere to all GM Safety standards
• Actively participates in GMS initiatives as required
• Create accurate, complete documentation associated with task execution
• Perform physical tasks common to the position
• Maintain good housekeeping standards

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Associate degree in an electrical field, or Equivalent military or job experience in the given field will be considered
• 2+ years’ experience in a job-related area
• Strong understanding of electrical principles
• Ability to read vehicle electrical schematics
• Knowledge of the different automotive connectors, terminals, & locks
• Knowledge of the overall vehicle electrical functionality and power distribution
• Knowledge or ability to use the MDI system and/or NEOVI Fire 2 system
• Strong Automotive Electrical & Electronic (tear down and assembly skills)
• Operation of shop fabrication equipment (drill press, saws, powered crimpers)
• Soldering skills (board level, connectors and harness)
• Fabrication of high voltage cables and connections
• Experience with Powertrain Electronics
• Experience with Hybrid, Battery or Hydrogen driven vehicle systems
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills e.g., MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Outlook, Team Center/ Vis Mockup and U/G.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 4+ years’ experience in a job-related area

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. 

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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