Controls Engineer

Full-time

General Motors Proving Ground

Job Description
The Role:
As a Controls Engineer you will be responsible for supporting plant automation, controls systems, and production equipment in a high-volume engine manufacturing environment. This role focuses on safe and reliable operation of PLC, HMI, robotics, networking, and related electrical controls systems while also supporting launches, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities across the plant.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
Provide daily support of production operations with focus on personnel and equipment safety, process quality and uptime with a focus on automation and controls.  
Provide technical/engineering support to assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment/process failures and with identifying effective follow-up countermeasures.
Work with skilled trades personnel when required.
Identify and execute projects to support achievement of departmental business objectives and continuous improvement of safety, quality, cost, and reliability.  
Ensure new and existing equipment meets operational requirements and appropriate standards. 
Machinery / equipment Controls Management to ensure compliance with GM Safety and Controls standards. 
Maintenance / Production Guidance (technical troubleshooting and direction, safety counsel) 
Ensure proper documentation (drawings, manuals etc.)  is available and properly maintained for all equipment in assigned area and collaborate to develop maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs/Task instruction sheets (TIS)) 
Participate in downtime planning and launch activities, as required. 
Identify technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers and Maintenance Teams 
Maintain current knowledge in fields of expertise. Update management on current status and emerging trends of areas of expertise as relating to equipment standards, legislative requirements, GM Requirements, etc.  
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
3 years of manufacturing experience 
Bachelor’s degree in electrical /computer engineering from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience in Controls Field 
Intimate knowledge of automotive machinery and manufacturing assembly processes 
Broad industrial controls and automation knowledge as it relates to automotive assembly plant 
Oral and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience 
Able to work off shift and over time as needed
 
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a Controls Engineer
Proficient in Rockwell Contrologix platform and RSLogix 5000     
Proficient in Rockwell EtherNET IP architecture and configuration   
Proficient in Siemens TIA Portal/Step7 platform
Proficient in Vision and Barcode applications (Cognex, Matrox, Keyence)        
VFD experience (Siemens)
Proficient in CNC Siemens 840D
Fanuc robotics automation experience         
Proficient with basic electrical standards, NEC Code, and GM standards 
Proficient with safety standards, lockout, ESWP, safety assessments, buyoff processes, GM standard safety protocols 
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 onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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
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