High Voltage Battery Pack Diagnostic Technician

Job Description

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

The Role

In this exciting new 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 allelectric future. This position is based in General Motors Pontiac Michigan location. The results of the diagnostics and disassembly and testing of pack components working closely with engineering to determine the root cause of failed component. This will result in the development and implementation of corrective actions in production.
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 possess the ability to train entry level technicians.

What Youll 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

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 2 year Associates degree or equivalent in the mechanical or electrical field
• 5 years related work experience
• Detailed knowledge of complex mechanical and/or electrical concepts
• Competence with typical office computer applications e.g. Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel by air and drive with no license restrictions

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Knowledge of high voltage battery systems and safe work practices
• Level 2B high voltage certified
• Advanced diagnostic and root cause analysis experience
• Experience with high voltage test equipment protocols measuring and recording devices
• Knowledge of electrical and electronics diagnostics and repair

About GM

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Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals dependent on role needs. Every day we want every employee no matter their background ethnicity preferences or location to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes the following benefits in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days holidays and parental leave for mothers fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive) dental vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional personal educational or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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