Instrumentation Technician

Optimal Staffing
  • Warren, MI
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description:
    On-site: This position requires the employee to be on-site full-time. As we strive towards our ZERO ZERO ZERO vision for the future, we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our lab technician team. Our team is essential in supporting the development of innovative electric and autonomous driving technologies by constructing and maintaining advanced systems and subsystems for HIL/Infotainment/Electrical development test benches. These benches enable early integration and verify cation of software at both the vehicle system and subsystem levels, as part of the General Motors Global Vehicle Development Process.

    In this role as Technician, you will have the opportunity to manage most project responsibilities, rather than working on parts of a job. You will work in several departments where you will demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and learning abilities.
    As the Technician, you'll tackle various tasks, as well as train more entry level technicians! This position supports the test and development of automotive electrical systems by constructing and supporting advanced electrical test benches and update/retrofit of test benches
    Build and maintain new and existing Electrical system/Infotainment subsystem benches.
    Updating physical parts and change out parts

    ECU (Electronic Control Units), Components
    Create schematics using the ICDe for the modules
    Work on creating harnesses for instruments and automated testing.
    Resolve issues related to bench wiring, hardware updates, and software/calibration flashing.
    Respond to user requests to set up benches according to testing requirements.
    Coordinate with cross-functional teams and act as a liaison for unresolved issues.
    Maximize runtime on all assets and document work appropriately.
    Decommission obsolete and out-of-production benches, equipment, and spare parts as necessary.
    Verify and validate that the benches are operational and configured without hardware or instrumentation issues.
    Work with teams to resolve issues quickly and ensure benches are fully updated and operable.
    Create and update the list of internal bench schematics for each module and tools.
    Schedule meeting notices with the respective users/operations for the bench builds/retrofits
    Coordinate any roadblocks (working with Operations/Inventory/Strategy etc.).
    Coordinate on ordering the bench technician material

    Job Description:
    Requirements: Minimum 2-year Associate Degree or experience in related field, OR Equivalent Military experience in relevant field will also be considered.
    Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
    Associate Degree in Automotive Technology or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
    3 years of experience as a technician in the automotive industry (wire harness, panel assembly, etc.) working on electrical-related parts and components.
    Ability to read ICDes, create and modify the schematics
    Ability to work on different tools set to access contents required for schematics/retrofit etc..
    Experience in supporting root cause analysis for hardware.
    Soldering skills (board level, connectors, and harnesses).
    Proficient technical skills e.g., MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.), SharePoint, Outlook.
    Strong communication skills: including the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively, both multi-functionally and cross-culturally.

    What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
    4 years of experience as an electrical technician in the automotive industry (wire harness, panel assembly, etc.)
    Understanding of Functional Safety/DVUL.
    Excellent problem-solving skills (DFSS / Red X certification).
    Solid understanding of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP).



    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWarren, MI

    Skills

    • Automotive Industryunmatched
    • Automotive Technologyunmatched
    • Autonomous Driving Systemsunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Calibrationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)unmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electronic Engineeringunmatched
    • Hardware Configuration Managementunmatched
    • Infotainmentunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Laboratoryunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft SharePointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Retrofitunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Test Automationunmatched
    • Test Benchunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Test Requirementsunmatched
    • Wire Harnessunmatched

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