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Software engineer
- Location
- San Francisco
- Type
- Full time
- Compensation
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- Posted
- 2 days ago
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Manufacturing Software Test Engineer
- Type
- Full time
- Posted
- 2H AGO
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About the role
Job Description
The Role
The Manufacturing Software Test Engineer (MSTE) is responsible for developing and executing the strategy for production test systems across vehicle assembly plants and supporting facilities to ensure electrical quality and defect prevention. This role oversees test system integrity, optimizes tester placement and coverage using the Electrical Bill of Operations (BoO), Manufacturing Requirements, and established best practices, and proactively identifies and resolves testing and program risks. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging data-driven decision-making, the MSTE helps improve Electrical First-Time Quality (E-FTQ), enhance manufacturing efficiency and throughput, and support GM's commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, defect-free vehicles. This position is primarily first shift with occasional off-shift support as needed.
What You'll Do
As a Manufacturing Software Test Engineer (MSTE), you will lead the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of Production Test Systems across vehicle assembly operations. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, IT, Maintenance, and supplier partners, you will ensure testing systems are reliable, effective, and aligned with quality and production objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage Production Test System strategies to support vehicle quality, defect prevention, and Electrical First-Time Quality (E-FTQ) goals.
- Ensure test systems are production-ready, validated, and optimized for new vehicle launch and steady-state manufacturing operations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve test-related issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee test software changes, test content governance, and compliance with manufacturing and quality requirements while working closely with the Vehicle Engineering Teams
- Analyze test data to identify trends, improve test effectiveness, reduce false failures, and enhance operational performance.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to test system and vehicle quality concerns.
- Support training, standardization, and best practices for plant teams and stakeholders.
- Communicate tester performance, quality metrics, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and key partners.
- Promote safe, compliant, and ergonomic testing processes and equipment across manufacturing operations.
Your Skills & Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, diagnostic information, and vehicle systems documentation (i.e., service information)
- Ability to debug and troubleshoot code(similar to Python/C++/Visual basic)
- Experience with, or a demonstrated interest in, automotive systems and vehicle technologies.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge
- Three (3) or more years of experience working with automotive electrical systems, diagnostics, or related technologies.
- ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of General Motors Manufacturing System (GMS) principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience using GM diagnostic tools and systems, including TPM, MDI, and Service Information (SI).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology or a related technical field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, quality, testing, or vehicle launch activities within an automotive environment.
- Experience with end-of-line test, flash, static, AVT, MERS, JIRA, SPPS or DVT-related manufacturing software test processes.
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
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
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