Onsite Gearbox Test Technician – Motorsports Lab

GM Performance Power Units; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

32 days annual leave

Financial advisor access

Employee Assistance Program

On-site dining

On-site gym

GM vehicle purchase/lease

EV charging on-site

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking a Gearbox Test Technician to oversee hands-on preparation, operation, and maintenance of transmission test rigs in a high-performance Formula 1 environment. You will work closely with test engineers to install, instrument, and test gearbox systems to meet stringent performance targets.

The role requires 2+ years in hands-on mechanical/test settings, strong interpretation of drawings, and precise measurement skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical or test environment experience.
• 2+ years in motorsport or high-performance test settings.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Operate gearbox and driveline test rigs following defined procedures.
• Prepare units for testing, including cleaning, inspection, and measurement.
• Install and verify instrumentation such as sensors and gauges.
• Record test data and assist with reports and build sheets.

Skills

Test rig operation

Mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Reading engineering drawings

Use of metrology tools

Instrumentation basics

Teamwork and communication

Education

Technical diploma or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Pressure sensors

Thermocouples

Data acquisition systems

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking a Gearbox Test Technician to oversee hands-on preparation, operation, and maintenance of transmission test rigs in a high-performance Formula 1 environment. You will work closely with test engineers to install, instrument, and test gearbox systems to meet stringent performance targets.

The role requires 2+ years in hands-on mechanical/test settings, strong interpretation of drawings, and precise measurement skills.