Noise Passby Technician

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

The Noise Passby Technician at the Desert Proving Ground is an integral part of a small, flexible, dynamic team where each member holds multiple and varied responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

- Plan & build test set-ups, executing test procedures and evaluate results; investigate mechanical/electrical operational difficulties on products and/or components and recommending corrective action.

- Maintain proper documentation to support ISO certification requirements.

- Perform Traffic Safety responsibilities including Driver Safety Orientation, coordination of emergency standby personnel, maintain Traffic Safety radios and ensure compliance of site visitors with safety protocol.

- Perform repairs and updates on service vehicles, trailers and towing dynos as needed

- Work with teams to resolve issues quickly and ensure vehicles are fully updated and operable.

- Perform preventative maintenance on site process equipment

- Assist site visitors with requests for equipment and assistance.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

- Associate Degree in Automotive Technology or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.

- 5+ years of experience as a technician in the automotive industry (wire harness, panel assembly, etc.) working on electrical-related parts and components.

- Experience in Noise Passby testing.

- Ability to read vehicle electrical schematics.

- Experience supporting vehicle root cause.

- Knowledge of various automotive connectors, terminals, locks and crimping tools used by GM.

- Proficient technical skills e.g., MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.), SharePoint, Outlook.

- Strong communication skills: including the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.


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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