Battery Systems Lab 2nd shift Technician

General Motors•Warren, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Battery Systems Lab Technician specializes in the safe, orderly preparation and testing of high-voltage batteries and related components in a laboratory environment. The work indirectly affects the quality, durability, and performance of General Motors electrified vehicles and related products. The position is an onsite, full-time role on the second shift and reports to a 2nd shift Group Leader. It offers an opportunity to work with battery technologies and testing methods in the field of vehicle electrification.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent in the mechanical or electrical field.
Battery systems lab or related work experience.
Thorough knowledge of complex mechanical and/or electrical concepts, including the ability to read engineering drawings.
Working knowledge of test automation applications used in a laboratory environment.
Competence with typical office computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of high-voltage battery systems and safe work practices.
Experience with laboratory test equipment, measuring devices, and recording devices.

Responsibilities

Champion safe test setup for battery assemblies and related components, defining and performing procedures and checks to deliver timely, quality test results.
Develop and manufacture special-purpose instrumentation, cable and wiring assemblies, laboratory test equipment, and fixtures for testing battery assemblies and related components.
Perform physical duties involving large, heavy high-voltage batteries, including movement, shipping, and disposal.
Maintain records of work performed, including data collected or analyzed.
Stay aware of Business Plan Deployment goals and objectives and identify and suggest relevant improvement opportunities.
Develop, implement, and sustain workplace organization practices.
Communicate findings to engineering personnel verbally and in writing.
Recommend revisions to product or component designs as needed.
Conduct or assist with safety and abuse testing.
Conduct or assist with detailed teardown and analysis of battery cells, modules, and packs.
Conduct or assist with vibration testing, including working above 6 feet and using cranes and rigging to move high-voltage properties.
Successfully complete all required UAW GM training courses, including respirator, cranes/hoist, and Lockout training.