General Motors · 12 hours ago
Technical Operations Specialist - Battery Cell Development Center
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company focused on innovation and sustainability. The Technical Operations Specialist provides hands-on technical support for advanced battery cell manufacturing equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations while collaborating with engineering and production teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Follow and enforce all GM safety standards, lockout/tagout, and regulatory requirements
Support EHS procedures, audits, and incident investigations
Maintain emergency response readiness and compliance with OSHA, hazardous materials, and PSM‑related policies
Identify, communicate, and resolve safety risks related to machinery and systems
Perform mechanical and electrical work on equipment such as:
Mixing, coating, and calendering systems
Automated assembly equipment and robotics
Welding systems
Formation, conveyors, AGVs/AMRs, and electrical test stands
Vision systems, PLC based systems, and local utilities
Execute preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks per schedule
Diagnose root cause of failures and restore equipment to safe, stable operation
Operate industrial mobile equipment as required
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and system changes
Serve as the hands‑on technical specialist to optimize equipment performance
Provide mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls support to production teams
Train operators and peers on basic equipment operation and maintenance practices
Support commissioning, start‑up, debugging, and integration of new systems or upgrades
Plan and execute maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, and system installations
Partner with engineering on process improvements, equipment acceptance, and capability studies
Contribute to reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) activities and documentation
Support GMS, Business Plan Deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., waste elimination, uptime improvement)
Work closely with operations, engineering and industrialization, quality, and facilities teams to resolve issues
Communicate status updates, risks, and repair timelines clearly and proactively
Support supplier activities including FAT/SAT, commissioning, and field troubleshooting
Qualification
Required
Technical degree or completed Four‑Year Apprenticeship OR one of: Electrical Journeyman's License, Mechanical Journeyman's License, 3+ years as a maintenance or electrical technician
Ability to wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, clean‑room suits, respirators, etc.)
Knowledge of high‑volume or advanced manufacturing processes
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; ability to interpret blueprints/schematics
Working knowledge of: PLCs and controls, Robotics, Mechanical drives, power transmission, pneumatics, hydraulics, Instrumentation and basic electronics
Ability to work any shift (24/7 coverage model) and support weekends/holidays as needed
Proficiency with maintenance documentation tools
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork
Ability to travel domestically/internationally to suppliers when required
Preferred
Experience in lithium‑ion cell manufacturing (slurry/mixing, coating, calendering, stacking/assembly, formation, EOL testing)
Experience in development, pilot, or startup environments
Experience with EV/high‑voltage safety and lithium‑ion manufacturing hazards
Hands‑on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fluid systems
Experience with Siemens PLCs and HMIs
PLC program editing/diagnostics
Fanuc robot programming and maintenance
Strong understanding of sequencing, error‑proofing, and diagnostic capabilities
Familiarity with automation, robotics, AMRs, and advanced controls systems
Experience using maintenance software systems
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
Recent News
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