Mechanical & Thermal Engineering Lab Technician
Core
Execute mechanical, thermal, and environmental testing of electronic modules, PCBs, and enclosures to validate hardware designs for software-defined vehicles.
Role type
Hands-on IC mechanical & thermal engineering lab technician
Builds
Hardware foundation for GM's software-defined vehicles, including compute platforms, connectivity systems, and ADAS
Domain
Automotive hardware engineering & thermal management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
thermal characterization, vibration testing, mechanical shock testing, environmental testing, fixture setup, instrumentation installation, data acquisition, engineering drawing reading, lab safety compliance
Preferred skills
automotive electronics validation, PCB testing, thermal management validation, aerospace product development experience
Technologies
environmental chambers, vibration shakers, thermal chambers, wind tunnels, power supplies, data acquisition systems, thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers
Responsibilities
Prepare and execute mechanical, thermal, and environmental tests on electronic modules; Operate laboratory equipment including environmental chambers and vibration shakers; Install and configure sensors and instrumentation for data collection; Capture, organize, and maintain test data and reports; Maintain safe and organized laboratory environment and manage test inventory
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
