The Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer will lead manufacturing controls execution, support new technology, and mentor junior engineers while diagnosing process deficiencies.
Description
On-Site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis at the St. Catharines GPS Location.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution/develop of manufacturing controls. Work will be performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment.
What You Will Do (Responsibilities)
Your Skills And Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Benefits:
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
RELOCATION IS NOT PROVIDED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.
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.
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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.
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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.
On-Site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis at the St. Catharines GPS Location.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution/develop of manufacturing controls. Work will be performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment.
What You Will Do (Responsibilities)
- Self-motivated individual able to work with team and independently with minimal guidance.
- Procure/launch new and major programs for controls engineering
- Support launch activities at Plant
- Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes
- Stay abreast of new controls technology, including robotics, computer graphics, and computer controls (CNC, PLC, PC, HMI, networks)
- Support deployment of new technology to minimize risks
- Perform simultaneous engineering activities with ME and equipment supplier representatives
- Support the development of ME error proofing plans
- Participate in safety g-Risk activities with cross functional group
- Support approval controls drawings and conducts controls run-offs at OEM site
- Solve / assist manufacturing operational controls problems as required
- Support deployment of best common systems and methods as defined in the Global Controls Bill of Process
Your Skills And Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 5+ years of controls experience
- Successfully obtained a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant equivalent experience
- Technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
- Experience with Rockwell Automation or Siemens PLC and HMI's
- Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others.
- Mentor Jr. engineers
- Proven ability in project management skills
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- GM Global Common Controls Architecture
- Rockwell PLCs
- Fanuc Robot Programming experience
- CNC experience - Siemens Sinumerik, 840D & One
- Cognex and Matrox Vision System Programming experience
- Understanding of Engine Manufacturing Processes: Cranks, Heads, Blocks, Engine Assembly
Benefits:
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
- Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
- Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
- Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
- GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.
RELOCATION IS NOT PROVIDED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.
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.
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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