Technician, Alternative Energy

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Our list of core customers includes some of the top domestic and Asian OEM's as well as some of the world's top suppliers as well. We serve their needs from our HQ in Dearborn, MI and supply them with the correct candidates for their needs across the United States and the province of Ontario, Canada as well as for limited overseas assignments as well. 

Position Overview  

Manager's Specifications: 

Our client is seeking candidates who are familiar with luminance and chromaticity to measure lighting components using equipment such as spectroradiometers, photometers, light density cameras, luminance and illuminance meters LIN signals, PWM signals, etc. are applied to the components being measured using electronics equipment such as oscilloscopes, millimeters, power supplies, etc.

You'll enter data Conduct glare, reflection, obscuration and washout testing of navigation for photometric processes and techniques. 

Responsibilities 

• Develops the means for subjective evaluation of vehicle systems or components under test
• Analyzes data to ensure that correct conclusions are reached
• Develops major hardware proposals to carry out test activities
• Directs a team of test engineers and technicians on specific programs
• Coordinates the acquisition and deployment of engineering tools and human resources for major test or development programs
• Originates unique approaches to solution of experimental investigations
• Integrates sophisticated measurement systems with test hardware 

Qualifications  

Position Requirements: 

• Knowledge in MS Word - Intermediate
• Knowledge in MS Excel - Intermediate
• Knowledge in MS PowerPoint - Intermediate
• Knowledge of email communication tool (i.e., Yahoo, Lotus Notes) - Intermediate
• Strong interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally
• Strong written and oral communication skills necessary for meetings and presentations
• Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills 
• Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently
• Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback
• Displays attributes of a critical thinker and leverages innovative ideas
• Advanced ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using root cause analysis where problems are more complex
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Expert knowledge of design, development and test engineering, manufacturing processes, assembly operations and Central Office functions
• Position related experience in engineering - 12 years
• Relevant auto industry experience required - 5-7 years experience
• Past GM work experience required- 0-1 year experience
• Areas of expertise include: Testing, Design, Analysis 

Required Education/Training: 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering 

Compensation: Pay Rate: $18-$20.20/hr.  

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume and a cover letter.
• Be sure to indicate: "Technician, Alternative Energy (16-00672" and be sure to awnser the questions below.  

GTA Questions:

• Please share a few highlights why you are an ideal fit for this opening. (Brief example)
• Have you completed any college education? If so, what was the month and year? (Ex: 01/89)
• Are you currently working? If not, when was your last day of employment?
• Can you please list why you left your last few employers?
• What is your current / last salary? 
• What pay rate are you looking for? (If your required rate exceeds the listed pay rate you may by over qualify for this position, but please share what you would be comfortable with) 
• Have you worked at GM before? If so, were you contract or direct?
• When would you be available to interview and start this position, if selected? 
• Are you a U.S. citizen? If not, what is your visa status? (General Motors requires confidential information in order to be submitted. Please contact the recruiter for more information.) 

Note: GTA is unable to hire candidates that require H1-B visas to work in the U.S. If you require an H1-B, please don't apply.