Technician - Noise and Vibration / Chassis Dyno

Job Description At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt.

We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard — from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role The technician will be responsible for working within the Noise and Vibration / Chassis Dyno Lab to ensure 1st time quality and on-time delivery of test data for the various test areas. Support various engineering groups that are responsible for meeting federal requirements and GM internal requirements. You will demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills to effectively handle multiple projects with minimal supervision all while working with various organizations during the vehicle development process.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, build, install, and teardown instrumentation for the various tests requested by engineering.

• Setup and troubleshooting of test automation systems and non-intrusive driving robots.

• Evaluate results; Produce quality test data in accordance with Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS) and Federal Regulatory requirements, per documented GMW and NHTSA procedures.

• Investigate mechanical/electrical operational difficulties on products and/or components

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and computer/software problems with test equipment and properties.

• Schedule workload and test equipment usage and calibration

• Test vehicle installation, removal and monitoring

• Work with vehicle communication tools including INCA, V-spy, General CAN, NeoVi, etc.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Associate degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent (ASE Master Mechanic with multiple years of dealership experience).

• 2-5 years of automotive electrical and/or mechanical hands-on experience.

• Knowledge of instrumentation installation, troubleshooting and repair.

• A valid driver’s license.

• Excellent mechanical assembly and disassembly skills.

• Experience with hand and air tools.

• Data acquisition, review and troubleshooting experience.

• Effective time management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in both independent and team environments.

• Ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers

• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments.

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

• Ability to handle basic project assignments with minimum supervision.

• Ability to operate vehicle movers, walkies or fork trucks.

• Maintain good housekeeping and safe practices.

• Ensure confidentiality of all customer data.

• Target and complete continuous improvement ideas for the department.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Chassis Dynamometer testing / lab experience

• Familiarity with Test automation systems

• Experience with data acquisition systems

• Ability to repeatedly perform activities involving bending, twisting, pulling and lifting of vehicle components up to 50 pounds, unassisted. Moving test equipment and portable tools(70-200#) around the shop as required. Perform overhead and under dash assembly/disassembly operations on every build. Stand for long periods of time while performing build tasks.

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