Engineering Group Technicians
General Motors

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Job Description

Engine Development Dynamometer Technician (1st/2nd Shift)

The Engine Development Dyno Technician supports the Engineering Community in the development of hardware and calibrations for internal combustion engines to be used in future General Motors vehicles. This role provides the information to make decisions that affect quality, durability, and performance the customer will experience.

As a Technician, the individual will report to the Group Leader assigned to his/her assigned area of responsibility. They will receive daily assignments through their Team Leader and work side by side with the Test Engineers, Calibrators, and Suppliers to support the testing requirements in the Engine Dyno Test Cells. The Technician will be responsible for mechanical work and maintenance of the test article, executing the test plan, and utilizing the GMS (Global Manufacturing System) system to achieve metrics. Responsibilities are a mix of standardized work and unique situations that require a high level of innovation and analytical thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion safety for themselves and others in all aspects of the work.
• Conduct a wide variety of procedural and non-procedural gasoline and diesel engine dynamometer testing.
• Collect, review, and validate testing data for accuracy and quality.
• Interface with product, and testing engineers on updates to new testing procedures, equipment, and methods.
• Work closely with Lab Engineering & Instrumentation & Equipment teams to provide information and guidance relative to test cell status and performance.
• Applying problem solving techniques to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure equipment calibrations are up to date and do not put data integrity at risk.

Minimum Requirements

• 2-year associate degree in mechanical/engineering field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience in related field.
• 5+ years of demonstrated ability to install and remove engines on a dynamometer.
• 5+ years of experience in hooking up instrumentation and performing diagnostics.
• 5+ years of experience in engine component installation and replacement.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Intimate understanding of Gasoline and/or Diesel internal combustion engines.
• Mechanical and fabrication skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with PUMA, INCA, Indicom test bed software.
• Aptitude in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook etc.
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently.
• Ability to work off shifts.

Preferred Requirements

• 10+ years of hands on experience in Engine Development and/or Engine Validation Testing
• 5+ years of experience in PUMA, INCA, & Indicom Test Bed Systems.
• 5+ years of Welding and fabrication experience.
• Bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering, Automotive, Leadership, or related field.

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 savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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