Job Description

The Role

The Electrical Diagnostician plays a critical role in supporting the plant's Electrical First-Time Quality (EFTQ) objectives during steady-state production. This position is responsible for supporting the electrical end-of-line (EOL) repair process, collecting and analyzing diagnostic data, identifying root causes of electrical concerns, and partnering with cross-functional teams to implement effective corrective actions.

The Electrical Diagnostician helps resolve vehicle issues that impact EFTQ, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and contributes to the delivery of high-quality vehicles that meet customer and manufacturing standards.

 

What You’ll Do:  

• Be a member of the plant’s Electrical Team - an integrated, technical organization consisting of members from Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality and Product Development organizations focused on problem solving the plant’s top external and internal quality problems. Report to the Lead Launch Electrical Coordinator within that team. 
• Lead electrical troubleshooting efforts for the launch team, focusing on top-hitting EFTQ issues, using Red X statistical problem solving and strategy-based diagnostics. 
• Create actionable items from electrical failures to enable issue documentation and follow up. Leads corrective action plans. 
• Complete required training at various sites around GM and suppliers. (Travel is required in this role) 
• Lead disconnect workshop during launch to develop database for repair faults (knowledge based repair systems) in GSIP. 
• Support Final Process Repair Operators regarding training, troubleshooting vehicle issues, repair root cause entry into GSIP, Service Information schematic and other issues, Plant repair diagnostic tool (GDS2/MDI), and reporting systems. Coordinate training on new model features for repairmen on service diagnostic tools via Raytheon or applicable company. 
• Conduct training of vehicle electrical systems for Team Leaders so they can support their Team Members 
• Assist Process Engineer with build process issues, tryouts and training. 
• Educate our workforce by communicating defects to the production team, on job training and quality alerts. 
• Assist with maintaining electrical test equipment and fault code generation on disconnect discovery vehicles
• Support or lead process and quality initiatives including Operational Excellence projects. 

 

Your Skills & Abilities

• Proven electrical diagnostic experience working on automotive vehicles. 
• Strong electrical knowledge, including wiring, schematics, and troubleshooting of vehicle electrical systems 
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills 
• Some travel required for training and supporting pre-preproduction 
• Strong written and oral communication skills, particularly to translate highly complex technical issues to non-technical people 
• Self-motivated and innovative 
• Strong problem solving & analytical ability 
• Able to make decisions quickly with a high level of confidence 

 

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with automotive electrical systems, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of General Motors Manufacturing System (GMS) principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with GM diagnostic tools and systems, including TPM, MDI, Service Information (SI), and related vehicle diagnostic technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment and high volume manufacturing

 

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). 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 <25% for this role. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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