Engineer – Mechatronics

Job Description

Engineer Mechatronics

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 turn advanced automation concepts into integrated robotic systems for manufacturing. As an Engineer on the ARC Robotics Technology Development team you will own the physical integration of electrical and mechanical subsystems within advanced robotics platforms supporting GM Manufacturing Operations. This role focuses on packaging routing mounting harnessing power distribution implementation and mechanical interface design for robotic and automated systems including cobots AMRs material delivery platforms and other advanced automation solutions.

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 supports next generation manufacturing and material handling applications by creating systems that can be built tested validated and deployed in real production environments.

As an Engineer focused on Electro-Mechanical Integration you will own the physical implementation of electrical systems within robotic and automated equipment. You will develop solutions for component packaging cable routing harnessing mounting power distribution implementation and mechanical interfaces that allow electrical architectures to be realized reliably in the machine. You will work closely with Electrical Systems Mechanical Systems Digital Twin and Validation manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure integrated solutions are robust serviceable and ready for test and deployment.

What You Will Do

Design and integrate electro-mechanical subsystems for robotic and automated equipment including sensors actuators harnessing power distribution implementation and mechanical interfaces
Support integration of cobots AMRs robotic material handling systems automated kitting and sequencing systems and other advanced automation platforms
Develop packaging cable routing mounting connector and access solutions for electrical hardware
Partner with Electrical Systems to convert electrical architecture into practical machine level implementation
Work with Mechanical Systems to resolve packaging motion clearance and serviceability constraints
Support prototype builds system bring up hardware integration testing and deployment activities
Troubleshoot electro mechanical issues and drive root cause resolution during development and validation
Collaborate with robotics controls manufacturing and supplier teams to ensure effective system integration
Develop integration documentation test procedures and validation support materials
Improve system robustness and maintainability through strong integration design practices

Your Skills and Abilities

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or related field
Experience integrating electro-mechanical systems including sensors actuators harnessing and mechanical interfaces
Strong understanding of cable routing connector selection mounting access and serviceability in complex machinery
Ability to interpret CAD models engineering drawings and electrical schematics
Hands on experience supporting prototype builds hardware integration or system validation
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Ability to work across mechanical electrical controls manufacturing and supplier teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to support lab and plant activities

What Will Give You a Competitive Advantage

5 or more years of experience in robotics automotive automation or electro mechanical system development
Experience supporting AMRs automated material handling systems or factory automation platforms
Experience with automated kitting and sequencing systems in production environments
Familiarity with robotics hardware architecture and system integration processes
Experience collaborating with suppliers vendors or external integrators
Experience supporting system bring up hardware validation and deployment in manufacturing environments

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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