Lab Technician

**Work Arrangement**The Lab Technician will be responsible for working on test bench build, trouble shooting, wiring and harnesses.
- Build, assemble and repair the test bench hardware such as wiring harnesses, cables, and boards.
- Responsible for wiring needs - creating any necessary harnesses required for integrating different components together as well as extending/adding/fixing connections to existing harnesses.
- Provide electrical support to Product Engineering on a variety of bench build and assignments.
- Assist with the creation and testing of prototypes and making sure safety standards are being met.
- Manage lab inventory - keeping items in stock, assisting coworkers in obtaining parts required and guiding coworkers and recommending components for their needs
- Provide how to guidance for general lab tools (e.g. Solder stations, fume hoods, 3D Printing)
- Provide electrical consultation and support to the Apparatus Safety Committee
- Provide regular project status reports and complete as-built documents

**Additional Job Description**:

- 3+ years of hands-on experience in electronics hardware design, debug, and test in automotive, mobile, or other embedded system domains
- Ability to design and fabricate desk top chassis or enclosures to mount electronic bench testing components
- Solid knowledge of hardware and software integration
- Solid knowledge of hardware test and manufacturing process and tools
- Experience with hardware project management and procurement process
- Experience with electronics safety requirements
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coordination skills, and interpersonal skills
- Possess a valid Ontario G license and able to operate test vehicles
- Automotive electronics knowledge desired but not required

**Education**
- College diploma/certification in electronic engineering technology or electrical engineering technology

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.

**Benefits Overview**

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
- Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
- Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
- GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

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