Job Description
Engineer - Mechanical Systems
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.
Join the ARC Robotics Technology Development team and help develop the next generation of advanced robotics for manufacturing. As a Mechanical Systems Engineer on the ARC Robotics Technology Development team, you will enable new automation initiatives across GM Manufacturing Operations. This role focuses on robotic tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, and machine hardware that can be built, tested, validated, and scaled for plant use.
Justification
Critical skills needed to support strategic automation initiatives and technology development across GM Manufacturing Operations.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid. This role requires the employee to be onsite an average of three days per week.
The Role
The ARC Robotics Technology Development team develops advanced robotics and automation solutions for GM Manufacturing Operations. The team bridges concept development and real manufacturing applications by creating technologies that solve practical plant problems and are ready for validation and deployment.
As an Engineer focused on Mechanical Systems, you will design and develop the core mechanical hardware for robotic and automated systems. This includes end effectors, fixtures, structural assemblies, guarding concepts, and custom mechanisms. You will work closely with electrical, integration, simulation, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are functional, manufacturable, serviceable, and ready for testing.
What You Will Do
Design mechanical systems for robotic and automated manufacturing applications
Develop concepts and detailed designs that meet safety, quality, throughput, and maintainability requirements
Create CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation
Support proto@type builds, fabrication, assembly, and design iteration
Select and integrate actuators, guides, bearings, sensors, pneumatics, and related hardware
Perform engineering analysis related to strength, stiffness, tolerance, motion, and failure risk
Collaborate with electrical and integration engineers to ensure complete system compatibility
Support lab commissioning and plant trials by troubleshooting hardware issues and improving designs
Work with suppliers, integrators, and internal stakeholders to mature concepts into deployable solutions
Evaluate new mechanical technologies that can improve automation capability across GM
Your Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Strong foundation in machine design, structural design, and mechanism development
Proficiency in Siemens NX or similar CAD tools
Experience with tooling, fixturing, EOAT, or custom automation hardware
Hands on experience with proto@type builds and design refinement
Strong analytical and structured problem solving skills
Ability to work across cross functional engineering teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to support lab and plant testing
What Will Give You a Competitive Advantage
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Experience in automotive manufacturing, robotics, or industrial automation
Background in fixture design, weld tooling, fastening tooling, or material handling systems
Experience with tolerance analysis, FEA, or motion system design
Track record of taking mechanical systems from concept through validation
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 hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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