Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer will support the design, construction, integration, launch, and continuous improvement of controls-based manufacturing systems, with balanced ownership across automation, machine vision, and robotics. This position is best suited for an execution-focused engineer who can combine hands-on controls expertise, strong problem solving, and project execution in a fast-paced plant and manufacturing engineering environment.

Core responsibilities:

• Execute automation, machine vision, and robotics scope for new equipment, major upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support development, review, and implementation of controls hardware architecture, software design, integration plans, and equipment runoff activities.
• Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing controls processes, equipment performance, and system reliability.
• Support plant operations by solving controls issues and driving improvements in safety, quality, throughput, cost, and performance.
• Stay current on emerging controls technologies and support deployment of new automation, robotics, and vision capabilities with low launch risk.
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, suppliers, skilled trades, IT/PFS, and other launch teams to deliver program timing and business objectives.
• Coordinate with more senior engineers and technical leads to escalate risks, align on standards, and close gaps.
• Recommend process improvements and support standardization across controls execution, robotics, and vision applications.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
• Relevant controls engineering experience in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply that knowledge in production environments.
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming, industrial networks, and controls system troubleshooting.
• Experience with robotics integration, setup, or programming in automated manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of machine vision / error-proofing / automated inspection applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technical assignments with solid autonomy and accountability for results.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving capability.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in controls architecture, standards, or common controls solutions.
• Experience with Stamping or Press equipment
• Experience supporting launch execution, equipment buyoff, plant installation, and production startup.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, industrial Ethernet, and related plant-floor interfaces.
• Experience with error-proofing, vision-guided applications, or automated inspection systems in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated initiative in supporting teammates, driving follow-through, and identifying improvement opportunities within the work area.

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.

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.