General Motors Corp. today announced plans to host an Engineering and Technology Career Fair in metro Detroit on May 5, seeking candidates for up to 400 highly specialized engineering and technical positions within the areas of powertrain engineering, product development, fuel cell, OnStar and information technology.
The announcement comes in advance of the Society of Automotive Engineers annual conference next week at Cobo Center, and as GM builds its teams that will develop the Volt series hybrid vehicle that debuted as a concept at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, which was held at Cobo in January.
"GM is truly committed to being the automotive leader in energy diversity and advanced technology. We're accelerating work in emerging technologies, and that creates a significant demand for talent in fields like hybrid and diesel powertrains, telematics, fuel cell development and systems analysis," GM North America President Troy Clarke said in a statement. "We're looking for people with the technical expertise to help us change the way the world drives."
Interested candidates can learn more about the immediate openings and register for the career fair by visiting www.gmcareerfair.com. Candidates must submit their resumes through the website.
Hiring Managers will review submitted resumes, and qualified candidates will be invited to the event and notified of its location. All positions require a minimum of a four-year degree in engineering or a technology-related field.
The career fair will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 5, which is a Saturday.
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