Lab Technician

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Lab Technician to join their In-House design team. The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineers to support testing and data collection for the latest vehicle technology. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electronic modules, managing lab operations, and writing technical reports. This role requires proficiency with lab equipment and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams.
• Experience with troubleshooting test interfaces and voltage supplies.
• Expertise in de-soldering ICs and operating automated lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collect data, troubleshoot issues, and run tests on automotive modules.
• Develop test setups and custom wiring harnesses.
• Maintain lab resources and equipment for high efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronic modules

Proficiency in lab test equipment

Expertise in high pitched soldering

Technical report writing

Organizing and prioritizing work assignments

Tools

Oscilloscope

Programmable power supply

Data logger

Handheld multimeter

Vector network analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

As a Lab Technician on the In-House design team, you will be a valuable GM team member working on the latest technology used in GM’s next generation of vehicles. You will work closely with a team of electrical and mechanical engineers who are designing the new automotive modules and supporting their needs for collecting data, troubleshooting issues, running tests, and influencing the design with your observations and insights.

This Lab Technician position will involve the following technical skills:

• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and cross-probe to the associated part of the layout.

• Proficiency using the following lab test equipment

  • Oscilloscope with capture feature

  • Programmable power supply

  • Data logger Voltage, Impedance, Thermocouple, other

  • Handheld multimeter

  • Experience operating a Vector network analyzer

  • Experience operating Spectrum analyzer

  • Experience with signal generator for audio and RF

• Ability to troubleshoot electronic modules, test input/output interface, voltage supplies, ethernet, CAN, LIN, SPI, UART interfaces.

• Expertise in high pitched soldering leaded and lead-less (BGA, QFN, LGA)

• Expertise in de-soldering IC’s, SIPs, BGA, QFN

• Experience using the following lab equipment

  • Programmable Thermal chamber

  • Multi-axis vibration table

  • Programmable dual chamber Thermal Shock

  • Mechanical resonance fixturing and testing

  • Ability to run Near-field RF triage testing for Radiated Emissions

  • Ability to run BCI testing for Conducted Emissions/Immunity

  • Experience in programming test equipment for automated testing and configuration

• Developing test setups, custom connector/wiring harnesses, investigating mechanical/electrical operational difficulties on products and/or components. Recommending corrective action.

This Lab Technician position will involve the following organizational skills:

• Write a technical report

• Organize and prioritize daily work assignments

• Communicate planned work and resolve conflict in schedules, resources, materials

• Clearly explain results and concerns regarding daily work tasks

• Manage multiple work flows and involve engineers in decisions regarding the work products they are requesting

• Manage lab resources and materials to keep the lab operating at high efficiency

• Maintain lab equipment and calibration schedules