General Motors

Controls Engineer

General Motors$85K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of Controls Engineer experience in manufacturing
  • Ability to rotate across all shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
  • Availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Strong analytical skills for complex problem solving
  • Effective interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse teams
  • Understanding of manufacturing and tooling processes

Responsibilities

  • Enforce safe work practices as the top priority
  • Deliver controls engineering and electrical support
  • Provide technical guidance and training to support staff
  • Investigate and resolve systems and equipment issues
  • Implement controls modifications and process improvements
  • Conduct technical troubleshooting for production departments
  • Plan and oversee launch and maintenance activities

Benefits

  • Opportunity for relocation benefits
  • Full-time onsite work environment in Arlington, TX
  • Engagement in a fast-paced, manufacturing-focused role
  • Potential for skills development in a variety of control systems and technologies
Full Job Description
Job Description

Sponsorship:

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Please Note:

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role:

This position is for a Controls Engineer at the Arlington Assembly & Stamping Plant at 2525 East Abram Street, Arlington, TX. Arlington Assembly Plant is a 3 Shifts/6 days Production operation Plant; candidates for this position will be required to rotate between first, second, and third shift on a periodic basis with availability to support weekend work activities based on area specific needs (including support during scheduled Holiday downtime). The Manufacturing Engineering Controls Team provides support across all areas of the plant as needed; This includes Stamping, Body Shop, Paint Shop, General Assembly and Facilities. We also support Controls interfaces with GMIT operations.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities):

  • Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority
  • Responsible for controls engineering & electrical support
  • Provides technical support, direction, and training to support personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization.
  • Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution.
  • Controls modifications and continuous improvement of production processes
  • Error Proofing (SEP, vision)
  • Technical troubleshooting and direction for production departments
  • Floor to upper level systems integration
  • Planning Activities
  • Launch Activities
  • Maintenance Supervision (directing of hourly trades to perform work as necessary)


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of Controls Engineer experience supporting manufacturing operations
  • Ability to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
  • Ability to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
  • Analytical ability and creativity to solve unusual and difficult problems
  • Interpersonal skills to work effectively with line workers, maintenance personnel, and all levels of management
  • Strong work ethic with self-initiative
  • Strong follow up to handle multiple tasks
  • Understanding of manufacturing and tooling processes required
  • Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office & Teams
  • Flexibility to change quickly from one assignment to another as priorities change.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Ability to program & troubleshoot PLCs, particularly Rockwell/AB
  • Devicenet
  • Ethernet
  • Robot automation, especially Fanuc
  • Vision Systems, Cognex and Matrox
  • Machine control HMI's/ user interface
  • Conveyance technologies
  • Industrial networking
  • Autocad
  • Dispense Tool/Paint Tool Programming/Weld Spot Tool
  • SEP, GEPICS
  • Siemens HMI's
  • Wireless Applications (RF Tags, EPS)
  • UD & C /MASS
  • Variable Frequency Drives, especially AB such as Powerflex
  • PFS Applications such as Cimplicity, PM & C, PR & T
  • AB Armor Start


Sponsorship:

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Please Note:

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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