Mechanical & Thermal Engineering Lab Technician

Job Description

Compute & Connectivity Hardware (CCH) is part of GMs Vehicle Software & Electronics Engineering (VSEE) organization within Software & Services Engineering. Our team develops the hardware foundation that powers GMs software-defined vehicles including compute platforms connectivity systems networking architectures displays and other electronic technologies that enable infotainment advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) vehicle controls and connected customer experiences.

From concept through production CCH engineers drive architecture requirements development electronics design hardware integration validation launch and in-market performance. We partner closely with software systems cybersecurity functional safety manufacturing suppliers and vehicle engineering teams to deliver reliable scalable hardware solutions across GMs global vehicle portfolio.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mechanical & Thermal Engineering Technician to support the development testing and validation of in-house electronics designs (IHED) and next-generation vehicle technologies. This hands-on role is responsible for test setup instrumentation data collection and execution of mechanical thermal and environmental testing of electronic modules and components.

The successful candidate will work closely with Mechanical Thermal and Electrical Engineering teams to execute test plans with high quality and repeatability enabling data-driven engineering decisions and product validation.

Key Responsibilities

Test Setup & Execution

• Prepare and execute mechanical thermal and environmental tests on electronic modules PCBs and enclosures including thermal characterization vibration mechanical shock thermal cycling and thermal shock testing.
• Set up fixtures mounting hardware and test configurations according to engineering requirements drawings and test procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment including environmental chambers vibration shakers thermal chambers wind tunnels power supplies and data acquisition systems.
• Perform pre-test and post-test functional verification and document test observations issues or anomalies.

Instrumentation & Data Acquisition

• Install and configure thermocouples strain gauges accelerometers displacement sensors and other instrumentation.
• Route and secure wiring and sensor connections to ensure reliable data collection and test integrity.
• Monitor and record temperature strain acceleration and other performance metrics using data acquisition systems.
• Support calibration activities and verify instrumentation compliance with laboratory standards and procedures.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Capture organize and maintain test data photographs setup documentation and supporting records.
• Conduct basic data validation and trend analysis to identify anomalies and summarize findings for engineering teams.
• Assist in the creation of standardized test reports by compiling data observations and test results.

Laboratory Operations

• Maintain a safe clean and organized laboratory environment in accordance with GM safety requirements and established 5S practices.
• Support equipment maintenance calibration coordination troubleshooting and readiness activities.
• Manage inventory of test fixtures tooling instrumentation and consumable materials.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on testing efficiency documentation quality and workflow optimization.

Collaboration

• Partner with Mechanical Thermal and Electrical Engineers to understand test objectives requirements and constraints.
• Communicate test progress risks and technical issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in test planning reviews readiness assessments and engineering discussions.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree technical certification or equivalent experience in Mechanical Electrical or Mechatronics Technology.
• 5 years of experience in an engineering electronics thermal or validation lab.
• Experience with thermal environmental vibration and shock testing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and test procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail organization and safety focus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive electronics PCBs or electronic control modules.
• Hands-on experience with thermocouples strain gauges accelerometers and DAQ systems.
• Familiarity with thermal management and validation testing.
• Experience in automotive aerospace or similar product development environments.
• Strong communication troubleshooting and multitasking skills.

Work Location

This position is primarily on-site and requires regular presence within the Mechanical & Thermal Engineering Laboratory to support hardware preparation test execution equipment operation and hands-on engineering validation activities.

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