Description
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac on a full-time basis.
The Role
GM Performance and Racing wants you to join our growing team! Our Mission is to pursue the world's best propulsion development capabilities while meeting current racing and high-performance program requirements. We value our people, our individual contributions, and our collective goal to push the performance boundaries and WIN!
We are seeking an experienced Dynamometer Technician with a passion for racing to support Racing Teams, Performance Parts, and Electrification (E-motor) in the development and validation of hardware and calibrations for racing, crate engines, hybrid systems, and E-motors within the performance envelope.
Collaborating with the GM Racing Dyno/I&E Team Group Leader and in support of Dynamometer Testing Operations, you will work with Racing and Performance Test Engineers to aid in testing requirements to include development work associated with hardware and software changes to optimize performance. Assisting with durability and hot tests of crate engines will also be a part of your team role. Executing test plans while working with engineering teams, mechanical work and maintenance of the test article and test cell, support test setups and removals, and maintain various support equipment in the cells are key. The successful Racing Dyno Technician understands the purpose, function, and interaction of all test cell controls and equipment as well as the performance goals of the test at-hand, works collaboratively and positively with their peers, ensures the quality and integrity of all data, and always strives to WIN!
What You'll Do

• Champion safety for yourself and others in all aspects of the work
• Conduct a wide variety of performance and racing ICE, Hybrid, and E-motor dynamometer testing
• Collect, review, and validate testing data for accuracy and quality
• Work with engineers on updates to new testing procedures, equipment, and method
• Advise engineers on updates to new testing procedures, equipment, and methods
• Work closely with the Instrumentation & Equipment team to provide information and mentorship relative to test cell status and performance
• Apply problem solving techniques to drive continuous improvement

Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 2-year associate degree in mechanical/engineering field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience in related field
• 3+ years of proven ability: install and remove engines in a dynamometer test cell; instrumentation and diagnostics in a dynamometer test cell; engine component installation and replacement; PUMA, INCA, & Indicom Test Bed Systems
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Intimate understanding of ICE and E-motor functionality and performance optimization
• Strong mechanical and fabrication skills
• Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
• This position will start as First shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) for most of this year and then, move to Second shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM)
• This job is not eligible for relocation benefits; Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
• GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• GM Global High Voltage (Labs) "2L" certification
• Direct experience with testing E-motors
• Strong fabrication and welding expertise
• Prior Racing or Performance experience

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