Climatic Wind Tunnel Test Technician- 2nd Shift

General Motors • Warren, MI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Second Shift Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis. This position is second shift with a start time approximately 2pm. The Role The Climatic Wind Tunnel Technician will perform a variety of technical tasks related to vehicle integration, test & validation, development, and instrumentation. In this role you will have the opportunity to work with prototype vehicles! The selected candidates will be expected to perform with a high level of technical expertise. What You'll Do Responsible for test property installation, fixturing, instrumentation installation and validation, teardown/removal of test equipment and vehicles for the various types of wind tunnel tests. Responsible for staging, movement, build, teardown, and validation of all wind tunnel vehicles. Complete assignments according to work requests, on-time, with high quality. Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems with test vehicles and instrumentation. Collaborate with others inside and outside the work group & work effectively in a team environment. Able to work in a diverse work environment. Ability to develop, produce and maintain departmental performance metrics. Maintains safety and good housekeeping standards, supporting Lean Process implementation Create and maintain an environment that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential; Consistently model GM Behaviors in everything they do

Requirements

• Functional understanding of math and engineering principles
• Ability to read engineering drawings & understand mechanical concepts
• Associates Degree in Applied Science or similar; or equivalent training & experience.
• Training in data acquisition equipment installation & operation
• Completion of recommended Corporate training programs
• Analytical ability to find solutions when problems are somewhat complex
• Working knowledge of Safety Processes and Procedures
• Working knowledge of Laboratory test equipment and procedures
• Results-oriented problem solver
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with Wind Tunnel Testing environment
• Knowledge of General Motors Global Manufacturing System (GMS)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for test property installation, fixturing, instrumentation installation and validation, teardown/removal of test equipment and vehicles for the various types of wind tunnel tests.
• Responsible for staging, movement, build, teardown, and validation of all wind tunnel vehicles.
• Complete assignments according to work requests, on-time, with high quality.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems with test vehicles and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with others inside and outside the work group & work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to work in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to develop, produce and maintain departmental performance metrics.
• Maintains safety and good housekeeping standards, supporting Lean Process implementation
• Create and maintain an environment that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential
• Consistently model GM Behaviors in everything they do

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree