High Voltage Battery Pack Diagnostic Technician

General Motors; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a High Voltage Battery Pack Diagnostic Technician in Pontiac, Michigan. The role focuses on diagnostics and testing of EV battery packs, requiring expertise in battery technologies and the ability to train junior technicians. Join a pioneering team working towards an all-electric future with opportunities for innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive diagnostics, particularly with high voltage systems.
• Ability to lead teams and train technicians.
• Strong analytical skills to identify faults and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe testing, diagnostics, and teardown of battery assemblies.
• Lead field response teams to diagnose issues at dealer locations.
• Develop and manufacture test equipment related to high voltage batteries.

Skills

Diagnostics

Data Logging

Battery Technologies

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

HiPot

Oscilloscope

RAD WBS

Vehicle Controls Simulation Hardware

Job description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successfulcandidate is expected to report to Pontiac on a full-time basis.

The Role

The High Voltage Battery Pack Diagnostic Technician specializes in the safe and orderly preparation, diagnostics, testing and disassembly of Reserve Energy Storage System (RESS) Packs also known as EV Battery Packs within a teardown cell environment or on the road at dealer location.

Our team is looking for a candidate that is passionate about an all-electric future. This position is based in General Motors’ Pontiac, Michigan location. The role involves diagnosing, disassembling, and testing pack components to determine the root cause of any failures. You will work closely with engineering to develop and implement corrective actions in production based on your findings.

This role is a good fit for a qualified individual who is interested in innovative battery technologies and growing in the field of vehicle electrification. You will also possess the ability to train entry level technicians.

What You'll Do

• Champion safe testing, diagnostics, data logging and teardown of battery assemblies and related components. This includes utilizing vehicle controls simulation hardware, RAD WBS, HiPot, Oscilloscope and other diagnostic tools
• Lead Field Response Team deployment, traveling to US based dealers when required to root cause and tear down pack on site.
• Develop and manufacture special purpose instrumentation, cable and wiring assemblies, laboratory test equipment, and fixtures related to testing.
• Perform physical duties involving large and heavy high voltage batteries including rigging, movement, shipping, and disposal using forklift and overhead crane equipment
• 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
• Communication of findings with engineering personnel through verbal or written means
• Recommend revisions to process and procedures to improve safety and efficiency