F1 Gearbox Test Technician: Precision Assembly & Testing

GM Performance Power Units; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance and disability coverage

32 days annual leave

Financial advisor access

Employee Assistance Programs

On-site dining

On-site gym

GM vehicle purchase/lease program

Free on-site EV charging

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Gearbox Test Technician to support hands-on preparation, operation, and maintenance of transmission test rigs within a high‑performance Formula 1 environment. You will work closely with test engineers and design teams to ensure accurate installation, instrumentation, and testing to meet performance targets.

The role requires a technical diploma or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, plus 2+ years in a hands-on mechanical or test environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical role requiring precise assembly and inspection.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, data acquisition, hydraulic and lubrication basics.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical, hands-on approach.
• Good communication and teamwork within cross-functional teams.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain gearbox test rigs to defined procedures.
• Assemble and disassemble gearboxes, subsystems, and test assemblies.
• Install and verify instrumentation and sensors; assist with wiring and validation.
• Maintain test rigs and tooling in good working order; support diagnostics.
• Record data and observations; assist engineers with reports and build sheets.
• Collaborate with test engineers, design teams, and maintenance staff.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Disassembly

Reading engineering drawings

Instrumentation & data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Technical diploma / apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Gearbox Test Technician to support hands-on preparation, operation, and maintenance of transmission test rigs within a high‑performance Formula 1 environment. You will work closely with test engineers and design teams to ensure accurate installation, instrumentation, and testing to meet performance targets.

The role requires a technical diploma or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, plus 2+ years in a hands-on mechanical or test environment.