As a Controls Engineer, you will troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes, program PLC systems, and integrate technology. You'll collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams, working in a fast-paced environment.
Description
The Role
Seeking a creative, highly motivated, agile thinker with a passion for automation. The ideal candidate has a background in or exposure with 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 (Responsibilities)
• Configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC based controls 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.
• Support and actively interact with manufacturing, maintenance, and quality groups.
• Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness & safety.
• Integration of new technologies into existing architectures.
• Develop timelines, project scope of work, and manage coordination of resources and OEM's to complete projects by deadline.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
• 3+ years of controls experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree with a major in electrical or mechatronics engineering, or equivalent automation controls engineering experience.
• Proficiency in industrial networking protocols - Profibus, ProfiNet, TCP/IP and EtherNetIP.
• HMI - Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell FactoryTalk View.
• PLC - Rockwell ControlLogix and/or Siemens 300 families.
• Servo drive systems - Siemens G120 and S120 families, and Rockwell Powerflex and Kinetix.
• This position will require overtime and off-shift production support.
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
• Vision Cameras.
• Fanuc or Siemens CNC experience.
• Fanuc Robot Programming experience.
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.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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.
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From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
The Role
Seeking a creative, highly motivated, agile thinker with a passion for automation. The ideal candidate has a background in or exposure with 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 (Responsibilities)
• Configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC based controls 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.
• Support and actively interact with manufacturing, maintenance, and quality groups.
• Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness & safety.
• Integration of new technologies into existing architectures.
• Develop timelines, project scope of work, and manage coordination of resources and OEM's to complete projects by deadline.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
• 3+ years of controls experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree with a major in electrical or mechatronics engineering, or equivalent automation controls engineering experience.
• Proficiency in industrial networking protocols - Profibus, ProfiNet, TCP/IP and EtherNetIP.
• HMI - Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell FactoryTalk View.
• PLC - Rockwell ControlLogix and/or Siemens 300 families.
• Servo drive systems - Siemens G120 and S120 families, and Rockwell Powerflex and Kinetix.
• This position will require overtime and off-shift production support.
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
• Vision Cameras.
• Fanuc or Siemens CNC experience.
• Fanuc Robot Programming experience.
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.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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