General Motors

Electrical Test Systems Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering

General Motors$85K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong technical experience in automotive manufacturing and electrical test systems.
  • Experience leading complex issue resolution in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to define technical standards and equipment requirements.
  • Proven capability to lead technical work across multiple functions without direct authority.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to various stakeholders.
  • Skilled in managing multiple priorities across plants and strategic initiatives.
  • Experience collaborating with suppliers and engineering partners for solution implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy and rollout of in-process electrical test systems across manufacturing sites.
  • Define equipment requirements and documentation for consistent plant execution.
  • Drive improvements and roadmap for electrical test systems including validation and deployment plans.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for test strategies.
  • Standardize electrical testing processes across plants to enhance quality and consistency.
  • Identify and close gaps in testing approaches to boost defect detection and reliability.
  • Support manufacturing planning and manage impacts on plant readiness.

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits may be available.
  • Full-time onsite position with a clear work structure.
  • Opportunities for domestic and international travel up to 25%.
  • Engagement with diverse teams across multiple plants and programs.
  • Potential for significant impact on manufacturing quality and efficiency.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Define and advance the strategy, standards, and deployment of in-process electrical test systems across GM manufacturing-improving early defect detection and enabling scalable, high-quality production for increasingly complex, software-defined vehicles.

WHAT:

Serve as the subject matter expert for in-process electrical test systems, including continuity testing and related equipment. Lead equipment requirements, validation strategies, technical standards, and deployment planning while partnering with plants, program teams, software, and suppliers to enable effective and scalable test solutions.

HOW:

Provide technical leadership across manufacturing, engineering, and plant teams-defining standards, guiding solution development, and enabling successful deployment of electrical test systems through clear direction, practical rollout strategies, and continuous improvement based on plant feedback.

This role is best for engineers with experience in electrical test systems, manufacturing equipment, or validation who enjoy defining standards, improving processes, and driving scalable solutions across multiple manufacturing sites.

Work Arrangement - Onsite

The successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Tech Center on a full-time basis. This role requires up to 25% domestic and international travel.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
  • Lead the strategy, standards, and rollout of in-process electrical test systems across GM manufacturing sites
  • Define equipment requirements, Process Control Plans, standardized work, and technical documentation to enable consistent and repeatable plant execution
  • Drive the roadmap and continuous improvement of electrical test systems (e.g., continuity testing, in-house solutions), including validation and deployment planning
  • Partner with plants, program teams, and engineering to drive technical alignment, resolve issues, and ensure readiness for current and future test strategies
  • Drive standardization of electrical test equipment and processes across plants to improve quality and execution consistency
  • Identify gaps in existing testing approaches and lead improvements to increase defect detection, reliability, and efficiency
  • Support manufacturing planning activities and communicate changes impacting plant readiness, alignment, and execution


Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Strong technical experience in automotive manufacturing, electrical test systems, manufacturing equipment, or related hardware/validation environments
  • Experience leading complex issue resolution in a plant or manufacturing setting
  • Experience defining technical standards, equipment requirements, process controls, or validation strategies
  • Proven ability to lead technical work across multiple functions without direct authority
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics to diverse audiences
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across plants, programs, and strategic initiatives
  • Experience working with suppliers, plant teams, and cross-functional engineering partners to implement solutions
  • Willingness to travel as required to support plant execution and deployment


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Hands-on experience with in-process electrical test systems (e.g., continuity testing, charge-port testing, or similar manufacturing equipment)
  • Experience with Process Control Plans, standardized work, and technical documentation development
  • Experience supporting product or process validation across manufacturing milestones
  • Experience with cost reduction, in-house hardware development, or manufacturing innovation initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to drive standardization and read-across across multiple manufacturing sites
  • Experience developing training or enabling plant teams through documentation and coaching
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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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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1908
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