Battery Systems Lab Technician (2nd Shift)

General Motors Company; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Battery Systems Lab Technician for second shift to support the safe preparation and testing of high‑voltage batteries in a laboratory setting. You will help influence the quality, durability and performance of electrified vehicle components while working with engineers to advance battery technologies.

The role requires hands‑on testing, data recording, and development of instrumentation for battery assemblies.

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.

Responsibilities

• Champion safe test setup for battery assemblies and related components.
• 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.

Skills

Battery lab experience

Reading drawings

Test automation knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

General Motors seeks a Battery Systems Lab Technician for second shift to support the safe preparation and testing of high‑voltage batteries in a laboratory setting. You will help influence the quality, durability and performance of electrified vehicle components while working with engineers to advance battery technologies.

The role requires hands‑on testing, data recording, and development of instrumentation for battery assemblies.