Controls Engineer

Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Onsite -This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Kansas City, Kansas, on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role

Seeking a creative, highly motivated, agile thinker with a passion for automation. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or computer engineering with strong programming skills and can perform at a high level in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing facility. This person shall be comfortable supporting manufacturing processes on the production floor. As a Controls Engineer you will be addressing production issues alongside quality, manufacturing, and maintenance teams. Additionally, you will be expected to maintain and improve existing production processes by using continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.

What You'll Do

Configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC based control systems and associated components

Electrical troubleshooting and testing of controls systems, control panels, and associated equipment

Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipment

Develop innovative solutions

Design and deploy intuitive user interface displays

Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment

Effectively lead and support the installation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation systems

Support and actively interact with manufacturing and quality groups

Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness & safety

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience

5+ years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems

Availability to work assigned off-shifts, including afternoon and/or night shifts.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Relevant auto industry experience and/or high-volume manufacturing

Areas of expertise: Manufacturing, Assembly Process, Laser Welding, Braze Welding, Plastic Welding, Molding, Machining, Induction Heating

Experienced in electrical safety and standards

Experience building new equipment

Well versed in functional machine safety

Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation control platform experience

Machine vision experience – Cognex, Keyence

Robotic experience – Fanuc

Additional control platform experience: Siemens, B&R, Omron

Additional programming experience: Python, SQL

SCADA/MES experience

Advanced understanding of Ethernet networks

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.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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