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

As a Battery Systems Lab Technician you will report to a 2nd shift Group Leader and specialize in the safe and orderly preparation and testing of high voltage batteries and related components within a lab environment. You will indirectly affect the quality, durability and performance of electrified vehicles and related products developed by General Motors.

This role is an ideal opportunity for a qualified individual who is interested in state-of-the-art battery technologies and testing methods and is interested in the growing field of vehicle electrification.

What You’ll Do

• Champion safe test setup for battery assemblies and related components. This includes defining and performing procedures and checks to ensure test results are delivered on time and with quality.

• Develop and manufacture special purpose instrumentation, cable and wiring assemblies, laboratory test equipment, and fixtures related to testing of battery assemblies or related components

• Perform physical duties involving large and heavy high voltage batteries including movement, shipping, and disposal

• Maintain records on work performed including data collected or analyzed

• Maintain awareness of Business Plan Deployment goals and objectives, identify and suggest relevant opportunities for improvement

• Develop, implement, and sustain workplace organization practices

• Maintain and communicate findings with engineering personnel through verbal or written means

• Recommend revisions to product or component design as needed

• Conduct or assist with Safety and Abuse testing as needed

• Conduct or assist with detailed teardown and analysis of battery cells, modules, and packs

• Conduct or assist with vibration testing including working above 6 ft and using cranes and rigging to move high voltage properties

• Able to successfully complete all required UAW GM training courses including respirator, cranes/hoist, Lockout etc.

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in the mechanical or electrical field

• Battery systems lab or related work experience

• Thorough knowledge of complex mechanical and/or electrical concepts, including reading engineering drawings

• Working knowledge of test automation applications used in a laboratory environment

• Competence with typical office computer applications, e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

• Strong written and oral communication skills

What Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Knowledge of high voltage battery systems and safe work practices

• Experience with laboratory test equipment, measuring and recording devices

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

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