About the Role

This group supports emissions . They own everything in the test cells for emissions—including any data acquisition equipment, servicing, maintenance, repairing, and testing inside the building.

You’ll be part of a hands-on, technically advanced team working in a state-of-the-art emissions test facility. As an Automotive Mechanical Technician, you will help ensure the reliable operation of critical testing equipment while supporting the development of global vehicle lineup, including advanced EV and hybrid platforms.

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A Great Fit for Recent Grads and Hands-On Thinkers

This role is an ideal next step for:

• Recent graduates with relevant technical degrees and co-op or internship experience
• Technicians and mechanics looking to expand their skills into high-tech automotive systems
• Motivated hands-on learners who are passionate about automotive innovation and want to grow in a lab/testing environment

You’ll receive training and mentorship from experienced professionals and will quickly have the opportunity to work independently and manage your own workload.

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What You’ll Do

Instrumentation & Equipment Technicians may be responsible for:

• Troubleshooting and repairing test cell facility equipment, including:

o Drive systems, fuel systems, dynamometers, pumps, heaters, heat exchangers

o Installing/calibrating cell transducers, vibration data collection, filter replacement

o Harness and wiring diagnostics

• Installing, calibrating, setting up, and troubleshooting emissions measurement equipment
• Performing scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance
• Supporting test validation for all global GM vehicle emissions testing – including emerging EV and hybrid technologies

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Typical Workday

• Start shift with a team meeting led by your Team Lead
• Review assignments and daily goals
• Execute maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting tasks
• Collaborate with teammates or work independently depending on project needs
• Pass along job status and notes to next shift as required

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Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in an electrical or mechanical field (Bachelor’s preferred)
• 3–5+ years of hands-on mechanical/electrical experience (or strong co-op/internship background)
• Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics
• Comfortable working with high-voltage systems (480VAC / 1000VDC)
• Familiarity with emissions test systems, welding, and fabrication a plus
• Self-directed with the ability to learn and eventually manage your own workload

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Work Environment & Team

• Clean, climate-controlled lab environment
• Collaborative but independent team structure (6 people on 2nd shift)
• Exposure to next-gen automotive technology from the U.S. and international markets

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Why Join Us?

You’ll be working a global hub for emissions testing, a facility vital to the approval of every vehicle sold worldwide. This long-term opportunity offers direct exposure to evolving automotive technologies—including electric vehicles and advanced propulsion systems—in a stable and constantly growing environment.