General Motors

Controls Engineer

General Motors • $80K — $109K *
Buffalo, NY 14221In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical experience.
  • 1+ years in industrial controls or manufacturing automation.
  • Working knowledge of PLC and HMI programming.
  • Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems like drives and motors.
  • Familiar with industrial communication protocols such as Profinet and Ethernet/IP.
  • Ability to troubleshoot in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to work any shift, including off-shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and troubleshoot electrical and controls issues in manufacturing.
  • Support design and modification of electrical control circuits.
  • Provide engineering support for CNC equipment, automation systems, and robotics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve safety and quality issues.
  • Implement technology and process improvements in manufacturing.
  • Resolve complex equipment and process issues collaboratively.
  • Train skilled trades in controls troubleshooting and recovery.

Benefits

  • GM provides extensive health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Access to retirement savings plans and various flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid vacation and holiday benefits are included.
  • Tuition assistance programs available for further education.
  • Eligible for GM vehicle discounts and other employee perks.
Full Job Description
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.)

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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

The Role:

The Controls Engineer supports manufacturing by troubleshooting electrical and controls-related issues, improving equipment performance, and helping implement reliable control solutions on the plant floor. This role works both independently and with cross-functional teams to support daily operations and continuous improvement activities. This is an off-shift position, and the selected candidate must be willing to work any shift as required.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical and controls problems in manufacturing operations.
  • Support the design and modification of electrical control circuits and controls programs.
  • Perform engineering support on CNC equipment, automation systems, and robots using standard engineering software and hardware tools.
  • Support technical problem solving with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
  • Help implement new technology and process improvements in manufacturing.
  • Contribute to resolution of equipment and process issues with increasing scope and complexity.
  • Support and train skilled trades in controls-related troubleshooting and recovery.
  • Help maintain and improve electrical controls equipment reliability.
  • Support project installation activities with contractors and plant electricians.
  • Assist with planning and execution of electrical and controls projects.


Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field OR 4 years of equivalent technical experience.
  • 1+ years of experience in industrial controls, manufacturing automation, or related hands-on technical work. (Relevant co-op, internship, military, skilled trades, or manufacturing experience may be considered).
  • Working knowledge of PLC and HMI programming.
  • Experience troubleshooting or supporting industrial electrical systems, drives, motors, servos, or VFDs.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, or Ethernet.
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Must be willing to work any shift; off-shift support is required.


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Experience supporting robotics, CNC, or automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Exposure to Siemens, Rockwell, Fanuc, or similar control platforms.
  • Familiarity with industrial vision systems such as Cognex, Keyence, or similar.
  • Experience with or exposure to Safety PLCs.
  • Experience reading electrical prints, troubleshooting controls hardware, and supporting plant-floor equipment improvements.


Compensation:

  • The expected base compensation for this role is: $80,700.00 - $109,400.00 USD Annual. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.


Benefits:

  • GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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