Lab Technician

GM • Sunnyvale, CA

44d

About The Position

As a Lab Technician on the In-House design team, you will be a valuable GM team member working on the latest technology used in GM’s next generation of vehicles. You will work closely with a team of electrical and mechanical engineers who are designing the new automotive modules and supporting their needs for collecting data, troubleshooting issues, running tests, and influencing the design with your observations and insights. This Lab Technician position will involve the following technical skills: Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and cross-probe to the associated part of the layout. Proficiency using the following lab test equipment Oscilloscope with capture feature Programmable power supply Data logger Voltage, Impedance, Thermocouple, other Handheld multimeter Experience operating a Vector network analyzer Experience operating Spectrum analyzer Experience with signal generator for audio and RF Ability to troubleshoot electronic modules, test input/output interface, voltage supplies, ethernet, CAN, LIN, SPI, UART interfaces. Expertise in high pitched soldering leaded and lead-less (BGA, QFN, LGA) Expertise in de-soldering IC’s, SIPs, BGA, QFN Experience using the following lab equipment Programmable Thermal chamber Multi-axis vibration table Programmable dual chamber Thermal Shock Mechanical resonance fixturing and testing Ability to run Near-field RF triage testing for Radiated Emissions Ability to run BCI testing for Conducted Emissions/Immunity Experience in programming test equipment for automated testing and configuration Developing test setups, custom connector/wiring harnesses, investigating mechanical/electrical operational difficulties on products and/or components. Recommending corrective action. This Lab Technician position will involve the following organizational skills: Write a technical report Organize and prioritize daily work assignments Communicate planned work and resolve conflict in schedules, resources, materials Clearly explain results and concerns regarding daily work tasks Manage multiple work flows and involve engineers in decisions regarding the work products they are requesting Manage lab resources and materials to keep the lab operating at high efficiency Maintain lab equipment and calibration schedules This Lab Technician position will involve the following experiences: Expertise in high pitched soldering leaded and lead-less (BGA, QFN, LGA) required Expertise in de-soldering IC’s, SIPs, BGA, QFN required Two year technicians degree or equivalent an Engineering Degree would set you ahead of the pack Seven years’ experience in electronics technician role Experience in automotive, military, industrial modules and requirements Good written, verbal communication skills Good organizational skills #LI-SW1 SPONOSRSHIP: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, H4 EAD, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington. The expected base compensation for this role is: $103,000 - $158,500. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits : GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and cross-probe to the associated part of the layout
• Proficiency using the following lab test equipment Oscilloscope with capture feature Programmable power supply Data logger Voltage, Impedance, Thermocouple, other Handheld multimeter
• Experience operating a Vector network analyzer
• Experience operating Spectrum analyzer
• Experience with signal generator for audio and RF
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic modules, test input/output interface, voltage supplies, ethernet, CAN, LIN, SPI, UART interfaces.
• Expertise in high pitched soldering leaded and lead-less (BGA, QFN, LGA) required
• Expertise in de-soldering IC’s, SIPs, BGA, QFN required
• Experience using the following lab equipment Programmable Thermal chamber Multi-axis vibration table Programmable dual chamber Thermal Shock Mechanical resonance fixturing and testing
• Ability to run Near-field RF triage testing for Radiated Emissions
• Ability to run BCI testing for Conducted Emissions/Immunity
• Experience in programming test equipment for automated testing and configuration
• Two year technicians degree or equivalent
• Seven years’ experience in electronics technician role
• Experience in automotive, military, industrial modules and requirements
• Good written, verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• an Engineering Degree would set you ahead of the pack

Responsibilities

• Write a technical report
• Organize and prioritize daily work assignments
• Communicate planned work and resolve conflict in schedules, resources, materials
• Clearly explain results and concerns regarding daily work tasks
• Manage multiple work flows and involve engineers in decisions regarding the work products they are requesting
• Manage lab resources and materials to keep the lab operating at high efficiency
• Maintain lab equipment and calibration schedules
• Developing test setups, custom connector/wiring harnesses, investigating mechanical/electrical operational difficulties on products and/or components.
• Recommending corrective action.

Benefits

• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

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