Motorsports Harness and Electronics Technician

GM • Pontiac, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

GM Motorsports is seeking a Motorsports Harness and Electronics Technician to fabricate, modify, repair, and test engine wiring harnesses for race engines to strict specifications and with zero defects. The role also troubleshoots engine management systems using associated software and hardware, and supports development of next-generation race engine harnesses and control systems. The successful candidate will have hands-on wiring-harness fabrication experience in racing, aerospace, military vehicles, or automotive prototypes.

This is an onsite role reporting to Pontiac, Michigan five times per week. The selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The position is not eligible for relocation benefits. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, or equivalent job-related experience and training.
• At least 3 years of experience building automotive or aviation harnesses in racing, aerospace, military vehicles, or automotive prototypes.
• Electrical/electronics soldering skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and produce complex wiring harnesses meeting dimensional, fitment, EMI, performance, and durability requirements.
• Experience fabricating and testing racing, industrial, and MILSPEC wiring systems and hardware, such as Cannon, Deutsch, Autosport, and Amphenol.
• PC hardware and software system experience.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Analytical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Experience building custom wiring for small electromechanical devices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building race engine harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, repair, and test engine wiring harnesses for various race engines to strict specifications and with zero defects.
• Troubleshoot engine management systems using associated software and hardware.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic circuits and programmable controls associated with instrumentation systems.
• Support development of next-generation race engine harnesses and control systems.
• Maintain and update documentation for harnesses and processes used in building, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Communicate regularly with program managers, track support engineers, engine builders, and the dyno team.
• Maintain records, reports, and schematics.
• Maintain stock of components required for harness and sensor building.

What This Job Offers

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