Controls Engineering

at  General Motors

JOB DESCRIPTION

On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

YOUR SKILLS & ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or in a related technical field and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in automation controls.
• Experience working with and troubleshooting robotics / controls systems, Fanuc robotics, Controllogix PLCs and Body application controls and automation
• Proficient technical aptitude working with industrial electrical systems regulations, design and maintenance, particularly automation and controls systems
• Demonstrated technical project management experience
• Intermediate or advanced Control Logix PLC programming
• Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes, application and operations, preferably in automotive industry.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple issues in a fast paced work environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, Maximo, Rockwell and other technical software

THE ROLE

Our team is looking for a Controls Engineer to have the opportunity to work in a team environment to continuously improve production equipment and processes utilizing the latest automation control technology such as Safety Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Ethernet communication networks, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), HMIs, Fanuc Robotics and Various Vision systems. You will help troubleshoot equipment issues and manage small to medium sized projects on a wide variety of equipment that progresses the organization to the next level of manufacturing effectiveness.

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 counter-measures
• Identify and execute kaizen projects to support achievement of departmental business objectives and continuous improvement of safety, quality, cost and reliability
• Review equipment operation and reliability (develop tracking methods where applicable)
• Identify and execute special projects for process and quality improvements, equipment refurbishment, line rate increases and future programs.
• Ensure new and existing equipment meets operational requirements and appropriate standards
• Ensure proper documentation (drawings, manuals, PM schedules etc.) is available and properly maintained for all equipment in assigned area, ensure spare parts availability and develop maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• 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.
• Identify technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers, Interns, and Maintenance Associates
• Attend regular departmental meetings to provide technical insight and to communicate / coordinate planning of activities in assigned area.

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.