HV Battery Lab Technician - Testing & Safety

GM; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Battery Systems Lab 2nd shift Technician to prepare and test high voltage batteries and related components in a lab environment. You will support testing, data collection, and ongoing improvements in electrified vehicle technology.

The role requires robust knowledge of mechanical/electrical concepts, hands-on lab work, and the ability to operate test equipment while adhering to safety standards.

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. This includes defining and performing procedures and checks to ensure test results are delivered on time and with quality.
• 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 systems knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent in mechanical or electrical field

Tools

Test automation software

Lab equipment operation

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Battery Systems Lab 2nd shift Technician to prepare and test high voltage batteries and related components in a lab environment. You will support testing, data collection, and ongoing improvements in electrified vehicle technology.

The role requires robust knowledge of mechanical/electrical concepts, hands-on lab work, and the ability to operate test equipment while adhering to safety standards.