Active Chassis Technician

General Motors Company; Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Active Chassis Technician in Milford, Michigan to support the Noise and Vibration / Chassis Dyno Lab. You will ensure first-time quality and on-time data delivery for multiple test areas, working with engineering groups to meet federal and internal requirements.

The role requires an Associate degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent and 2–5 years of hands-on automotive electrical/mechanical experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent is required in automotive tech.
• ASE Master Mechanic certification and multiple years dealership experience preferred.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, install, and teardown instrumentation for tests.
• Setup and troubleshoot test automation systems and robotic interfaces.
• Evaluate results and produce quality data per VTS and federal requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues in test equipment.
• Coordinate workload and calibration of test equipment.

Skills

Automotive electrical

Mechanical assembly

Reading wiring diagrams

Tool handling

Data acquisition

Education

Associate degree in Automotive Technology

ASE Master Mechanic with dealership experience

Tools

INCA

V-spy

General CAN

NeoVi

Job description

Active Chassis Technician### Active Chassis TechnicianApply: Onsite: Milford, Michigan, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: JR-202623285**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 RoleThe 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 (Responsibilities):*** 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.* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, service information, and torque specifications.* Experience building, routing, terminating, and troubleshooting prototype or vehicle wiring harnesses and power-distribution circuits.* A valid driver’s license.* Excellent mechanical assembly and disassembly skills.* Experience with hand and air tools.* Data acquisition, review, and troubleshooting experience.* Ability to operate vehicle movers, walkies, or fork trucks.* Maintain good housekeeping and safe practices, including adherence to test-safety and stop-work procedures.* Ensure confidentiality of all customer and prototype data. ## What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)* Chassis Dynamometer testing / lab experience.* Familiarity with test automation systems and data acquisition systems.* Prior experience with prototype vehicle builds, chassis systems (steering, suspension, brake controls), or proving ground / test track environments.* Experience with sensor calibration, vehicle communication interfaces, or embedded software flashing.* Strong fabrication, wire-repair, crimping, soldering, and harness-protection practices.* 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. #LI-KE2GM 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.The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.