General Motors

Electrical Test Systems Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering

General Motors$92K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in electrical hardware, manufacturing equipment, or vehicle electrical architectures
  • Experience with test systems and automation
  • Proficient in electrical schematics and hardware integration
  • Capable of troubleshooting and solving technical issues
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration experience
  • Excellent communication and project leadership skills
  • Willing to travel 25-50% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of electrical test systems for manufacturing
  • Define specifications and validation plans for test equipment
  • Integrate hardware and software for production support
  • Oversee installation and validation of test equipment
  • Resolve technical issues impacting equipment reliability
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for successful implementation
  • Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiency and quality

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be offered
  • Opportunities for domestic and international travel
  • Engagement with cutting-edge automotive technologies
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Impactful role in enhancing manufacturing quality
Full Job Description
Job Description

As an Electrical Test Systems Engineer, you will lead the development, integration, and deployment of manufacturing test equipment used to validate vehicle electrical systems and components. You will work across engineering, suppliers, and plant teams to ensure test systems are reliable, scalable, and capable of supporting current and future vehicle architectures.

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 50% domestic and international travel.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Lead development and deployment of electrical test systems supporting manufacturing operations.
  • Define equipment requirements, validation plans, and technical specifications for new and existing test systems.
  • Coordinate integration of electrical hardware, software, and manufacturing equipment to support production requirements.
  • Oversee installation, commissioning, validation, and launch support for electrical test equipment in manufacturing environments.
  • Drive resolution of complex technical issues affecting electrical test systems, equipment reliability, and production performance.
  • Partner with suppliers, manufacturing plants, quality teams, and engineering organizations to ensure successful implementation and ongoing support.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect detection, equipment performance, manufacturing efficiency, and Electrical First Time Quality (EFTQ).
  • Provide technical leadership for future manufacturing technologies, test strategies, and equipment standardization efforts.


Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • 3+ years of experience supporting electrical hardware, manufacturing equipment, test systems, automation systems, or vehicle electrical architectures.
  • Experience developing, integrating, commissioning, or supporting manufacturing test equipment.
  • Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, electrical troubleshooting, and hardware integration.
  • Experience with electrical testing, diagnostics, validation, or manufacturing quality systems.
  • Ability to identify root causes, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement corrective actions in production environments.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing operations teams.
  • Strong communication and project leadership skills.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience with continuity testing, resistance testing, functional test systems, or end-of-line validation equipment.
  • Automotive manufacturing experience.
  • Experience with PLCs, controls systems, industrial networking, or manufacturing automation.
  • Experience supporting vehicle launches or manufacturing readiness activities.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing quality processes and defect detection strategies.
  • Experience working with suppliers on equipment development and deployment.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.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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157,000 employees
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Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
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$122.4 billion
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