Technician - Noise and Vibration / Chassis Dyno

GM•Milford, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The technician works in the Noise and Vibration / Chassis Dyno Lab to help ensure first-time quality and on-time delivery of test data. The role supports engineering groups responsible for meeting federal and GM internal requirements. It calls for strong communication and interpersonal skills to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision and collaborate with different organizations during vehicle development. The technician plans, builds, installs, and removes test instrumentation; sets up and troubleshoots test automation systems and non-intrusive driving robots; and evaluates test results to produce quality data according to Vehicle Technical Specifications, federal regulatory requirements, and documented GMW and NHTSA procedures. The role also involves investigating mechanical and electrical operating difficulties, troubleshooting test equipment and property, coordinating workloads and equipment calibration, and installing, removing, and monitoring test vehicles. Work includes using vehicle communication tools such as INCA, V-spy, General CAN, and NeoVi. This is a full-time, onsite role. The position is not eligible for relocation benefits, and GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

Associate degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent, such as ASE Master Mechanic certification with multiple years of dealership experience.
2–5 years of hands-on automotive electrical and/or mechanical experience.
Knowledge of instrumentation installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
Valid driver’s license.
Excellent mechanical assembly and disassembly skills.
Experience with hand and air tools.
Experience with data acquisition, review, and troubleshooting.
Effective time management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills in both independent and team environments.
Ability to learn from and share knowledge with coworkers.
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to operate vehicle movers, walkies, or fork trucks.

Nice To Haves

Chassis dynamometer testing or lab experience.
Familiarity with test automation systems.
Experience with data acquisition systems.
Ability to repeatedly bend, twist, pull, and lift vehicle components up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to move test equipment and portable tools weighing 70–200 pounds around the shop as required.
Ability to perform overhead and under-dash assembly and disassembly operations on every build.
Ability to stand for long periods while performing build tasks.

Responsibilities

Plan, build, install, and tear down instrumentation for engineering-requested tests.
Set up and troubleshoot test automation systems and non-intrusive driving robots.
Evaluate results and produce quality test data in accordance with Vehicle Technical Specifications, federal regulatory requirements, and documented GMW and NHTSA procedures.
Investigate mechanical and electrical operational difficulties on products and components.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and computer/software problems with test equipment and property.
Schedule workload, test equipment usage, and calibration.
Install, remove, and monitor test vehicles.
Use vehicle communication tools, including INCA, V-spy, General CAN, and NeoVi.
Maintain good housekeeping and safe practices.
Ensure confidentiality of customer data.
Identify and complete continuous improvement ideas for the department.
Coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments, handle basic project assignments with minimal supervision, and communicate and collaborate with coworkers and other organizations.