At General Motors, the business problem is to advance propulsion and vehicle efficiency, reduce costs, and drive performance improvements, with a focus on warranty improvement and engineering development efficiency.
Requirements
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical and electrical systems
- Familiar with the hardware and software of typical test systems AVL PUMA, A&D iTest, National Instruments Labview/Veristand, etc.
- Familiar with high voltage and low voltage power wiring (grounding/shielding, fusing, safety disconnects, etc.)
- Familiar with CAN communications protocols
- Familiar with testing using batteries, battery packs & battery emulators
- Experience in operating and troubleshooting typical e-machine test articles and test cell equipment
- Experience with high speed data acquisition tools and methods (Yokogawa 950 oscilloscope or similar)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the test article oversight and troubleshooting, test cell operation, test cell safety and data collection
- Works closely with multi-disciplined engineering teams to understand functional requirements and implement appropriate solutions
- Plans and implements test plan with direction
- Implements and documents engineering changes as required
- Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal customers
- Clearly document daily test site activities
- Follows all safe operating practices
Other
- Associate’s degree in engineering/technology or 5+ years of dynamometer testing experience
- High level of oral and written communication skills
- High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review
- This role is categorized as onsite, meaning the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis
