As a Controls Engineer, you will analyze and troubleshoot electrical problems, lead engineering projects, supervise installations, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
Description
The Role:
We are currently hiring for 2nd/3rd shift. As the Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for operations, maintenance and repair of plant equipment. Work requires the ability to make decisions based on established procedures. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). This role requires the use of independent judgement and may involve training others. This position will require you to have the ability to work 2nd/3rd shift and overtime.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
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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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 1-800-865-7580. 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:
We are currently hiring for 2nd/3rd shift. As the Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for operations, maintenance and repair of plant equipment. Work requires the ability to make decisions based on established procedures. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). This role requires the use of independent judgement and may involve training others. This position will require you to have the ability to work 2nd/3rd shift and overtime.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing
- Complete engineering projects related to electrical controls and programming
- Work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision
- Be a technical resource for plant electricians
- Supervise project installations by contractors and plant electricians
- Develop and plan Continuous Improvement Projects
- Design and modify electrical control circuits and programs
- Support plant continuous improvement activity
- Recommendations for solutions to problems
- Responsible for preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions
- Meets schedule and quality requirements
- Comply with the terms of local and national labor agreement
- Implement divisional and corporate policies and safety and good housekeeping practices
- Maintain frequent contact and collaboration in other areas outside of working group
- Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment
- Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Leadership experience
- Ability to work 2nd/3rd shift and overtime (possibility to rotate between 2nd and 3rd, but must be able to work either)
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Controls Engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience (4 years)
- Proficiency in industrial networking protocols - DH+, RIO, Device net. TCP/IP and EthernetIP
- HMI software - Siemens WinCC and TIA Portal and Rockwell Factory Talk. Panelbuilder for Panelview Applications
- PLC hardware - Rockwell ControlLogix family. PLC 5 / PLC 500 / Control Logix / Guard Logix
- Servo drive systems - Kinetix 6000 Drives
- VFD - Armor Starts and PF70 / PF755 Applications
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- 3 years of Controls Engineering experience
- 3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Body Shop experience
- Master's degree in engineering
- Fanuc Robotics - programming and troubleshooting
- ABB S3 & S4 Robotics - programming and troubleshooting
- Vision Systems - programming and troubleshooting
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 1-800-865-7580. 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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