Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.  

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role:

We are seeking an Engine Build Technician responsible for assembling a wide variety of engines produced by the GM Performance and Racing Team. This opportunity is a good fit for a qualified individual who is interested in high performance and prototype engines and has a passion for racing! You will assemble high performance, prototype, and racing engines to exacting specifications. Record and track build data collected or analyzed. Maintain good housekeeping, follow workplace organization process, and adhere to environmental requirements for the area.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Planning, developing and building test set-ups and evaluate results; investigate mechanical/electrical operational difficulties on products and/or components and recommending corrective action.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Associates in Applied Science in an Automotive field or equivalent experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience with high performance and race engine building operations, assembly, and inspection in prototype and/or production environments

• Strong mechanical abilities, proficiency with typical measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, torque wrenches, etc. found in engine building and machine shops

• Strong background in high performance engine development and validation

• Able to read and work from blueprints

• Perform physical duties involving standing, sitting, and lifting to 50#, using upper body, arms, and hands to pull on wrenches used in the assembly process

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​ 

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard practices of the trade

• Solid appreciation of the importance of completing tasks on time

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship leadership skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed

• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric

• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands

• Available to work alternative shift schedules, including weekends 

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. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

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