General Motors

Electrical Diagnostician

General Motors • $75K — $95K *
Detroit, MI 48228In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years in automotive manufacturing or electrical diagnostics.
  • Strong understanding of vehicle electrical architecture and wiring harnesses.
  • Advanced analytics and problem-solving with experience interpreting test data and fault codes.
  • Ability to make confident decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and team-building skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary contact for electrical and wiring diagnostic concerns at the plant.
  • Support quality metrics like E-FTQ by troubleshooting and resolving wiring issues.
  • Collaborate with teams to determine root causes of electrical problems using data analysis.
  • Create and enforce audits and standards for wiring processes.
  • Coordinate with engineers and suppliers on issue documentation and tracking.
  • Assist with product launches by validating changes and communicating updates to teams.

Benefits

  • Potential relocation benefits offered for the role.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Diagnostician

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Detroit/Hamtramck plant location

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role

As an Electrical Diagnostician, you will serve as the plant’s point of contact for complex wiring and electrical issues impacting General Assembly, with a primary focus on wire harness health and end-of-line (EOL) electrical quality. You will work hands-on in the plant alongside the Electrical Team, Material, Ergonomics, and Product Engineering to contain issues quickly and protect electrical first-time quality (E-FTQ) and other plant performance metrics. You will coordinate supplier and engineering responses, manage engineering updates, and ensure that wiring installation, connections, and repairs are performed to standard. In this role, you will use data, diagnostic tools, and your deep understanding of vehicle electrical architecture to drive problem resolution and continuous improvement for our customers.

What You’ll Do

  • Act as the single point contact for all wiring and electrical diagnostic concerns impacting the assembly plant, ensuring clear ownership and timely issue resolution.
  • Support achieving plant E-FTQ and other quality metrics by providing expert troubleshooting and sufficiency for wiring and electrical repair issues.
  • Partner with GA repair, problem solvers, and the plant Electrical Team to diagnose, repair, and root cause wiring harness and electrical issues, using 3D math data and diagnostic logs where appropriate.
  • Create, implement, and execute audits and standardized work for harness installation, connections, and repairs, ensuring processes are understood and consistently followed.
  • Coordinate with Product Engineers, Manufacturing Software Integration Engineers, suppliers, and cross0functional partners to contain, document, and track issues.
  • Support both steady state and launch activities, learning new products, validating changes, and communicating engineering updates and supplier feedback to production teams and VAAs.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor0degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, electrical diagnostics, or related vehicle electrical systems work.
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture, wiring harness design/installation, and basic quality system concepts in a plant environment.
  • Demonstrated advanced analytical and problem0solving skills, including the ability to interpret test data, fault codes, and harness measurements to drive root cause.
  • Proven ability to make timely decisions with a high level of confidence in a fast-paced manufacturing setting while escalating appropriately for safety and ergonomic concerns.
  • Strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross0functional partners and translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable summaries.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Previous manufacturing plant experience in Electrical or Plant Floor Operations, especially supporting GA repair, EOL diagnostics, or wiring harness processes.
  • Deep working knowledge of quality and manufacturing systems such as GSIP, GEPICS, MERS, PRTS, SPPS, GMS, and BIQ4 deliverables.
  • Hands-on experience with service diagnostic tools and data (e.g., GDS2/MDI, CAN bus logs, snapshots, fault files) to support advanced troubleshooting and documentation.
  • Demonstrated experience leading training on vehicle electrical systems, wiring installation/repair, and diagnostic tools for Team Leaders, repair personnel, or cross0functional partners.
  • Advanced statistical analysis and continuous improvement skills, including experience driving structured problem-solving and documenting corrective actions.
  • Experience writing or maintaining plant quality standards or PQS related to wiring/electrical processes.
  • Proven track record of innovating and improving electrical repair or wiring processes, with visible impact on E-FTQ, DRR, GCA, or warranty performance.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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