Motorsports Harness and Electronics Technician

Job Description

At GM Motorsports, we are driven by a clear purpose: to accelerate our teams’ ability to win on the racetrack and in the marketplace. Our vision is to be the benchmark of global motorsports excellence, inspiring enduring passion for our brands and products through world-class performance, innovation, and teamwork. We are looking for people who share our mindset and core values — ownership in organizational success, a commitment to add value to our team, and the courage to reject mediocrity in pursuit of exceptional results.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac, MI five times per week.

We are seeking a Motorsports Harness & Electronics Technician to join our growing business. Your responsibilities will include fabricating, modifying/repairing and testing engine wiring harnesses, to strict specifications and with zero defects, for various race engines. You will also troubleshoot engine management systems using associated software/hardware. The selected candidate will have demonstrated hands-on experience in the field of racing, aerospace, or military vehicle wiring harness fabrication.

What You’ll Do

• Build, test, solve issues and repair electronic circuits and programmable controls associated with instrumentation systems.

• Support development of next gen race engine harnesses and control systems.

• Maintain and update documentation of our harnesses and processes for building, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Maintain open and regular communication with the program managers, track support engineers, engine builders, and dyno team.

• Maintain records, reports, and schematics.

• Maintain stock of components required for harness and sensor building.

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Associates degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent job-related experience and training.

• 3 years minimum experience building (automotive or aviation) harnesses in the field of racing, aerospace, military vehicles, or automotive prototypes.

• Soldering (electrical/electronics).

• Interpretation of electrical schematics to produce complex wiring harnesses which meet all dimensional, fitment, EMI, performance, and durability requirements.

• Fabrication and testing racing, industrial, and MILSPEC wiring systems & hardware (e.g., Cannon, Deutsch, Autosport, and Amphenol).

• PC hardware and software system experience.

• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical concepts.

• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Analytical problem solving.

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.

• Experience building custom wiring for small electro-mechanical devices.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience building race engine harnesses.

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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.



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