Engineer – Mechanical Systems

Job Description

Engineer Mechanical Systems

At General Motors our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen but to be felt. Were turning todays impossible into tomorrows standard from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design intelligent software and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day our products move millions of peopleas we aim to makedriving safer smarter and more connected shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

Join the ARC Robotics Technology Development team and help develop the next generation of advanced robotics for manufacturing. As a Mechanical Systems Engineer on the ARC Robotics Technology Development team you will enable new automation initiatives across GM Manufacturing Operations. This role focuses on robotic tooling fixtures mechanisms and machine hardware that can be built tested validated and scaled for plant use.

Justification

Critical skills needed to support strategic automation initiatives and technology development across GM Manufacturing Operations.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid. This role requires the employee to be onsite an average of three days per week.

The Role

The ARC Robotics Technology Development team develops advanced robotics and automation solutions for GM Manufacturing Operations. The team bridges concept development and real manufacturing applications by creating technologies that solve practical plant problems and are ready for validation and deployment.

As an Engineer focused on Mechanical Systems you will design and develop the core mechanical hardware for robotic and automated systems. This includes end effectors fixtures structural assemblies guarding concepts and custom mechanisms. You will work closely with electrical integration simulation and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are functional manufacturable serviceable and ready for testing.

What You Will Do

Design mechanical systems for robotic and automated manufacturing applications
Develop concepts and detailed designs that meet safety quality throughput and maintainability requirements
Create CAD models drawings and engineering documentation
Support prototype builds fabrication assembly and design iteration
Select and integrate actuators guides bearings sensors pneumatics and related hardware
Perform engineering analysis related to strength stiffness tolerance motion and failure risk
Collaborate with electrical and integration engineers to ensure complete system compatibility
Support lab commissioning and plant trials by troubleshooting hardware issues and improving designs
Work with suppliers integrators and internal stakeholders to mature concepts into deployable solutions
Evaluate new mechanical technologies that can improve automation capability across GM

Your Skills and Abilities

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Strong foundation in machine design structural design and mechanism development
Proficiency in Siemens NX or similar CAD tools
Experience with tooling fixturing EOAT or custom automation hardware
Hands on experience with prototype builds and design refinement
Strong analytical and structured problem solving skills
Ability to work across cross functional engineering teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to support lab and plant testing

What Will Give You a Competitive Advantage

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Experience in automotive manufacturing robotics or industrial automation
Background in fixture design weld tooling fastening tooling or material handling systems
Experience with tolerance analysis FEA or motion system design
Track record of taking mechanical systems from concept through validation

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

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. Every day we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

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