General Motors

Controls Engineer

General Motors$75K — $95K *
Flint, MI 48504In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of manufacturing experience
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent work experience
  • Intimate knowledge of automotive machinery and assembly processes
  • Broad knowledge of industrial controls and automation in automotive assembly plants
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work off shifts and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily production support with emphasis on safety and automation
  • Assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment failures
  • Collaborate with skilled trades personnel as required
  • Identify and execute projects for continuous improvement
  • Ensure equipment meets operational and safety standards
  • Manage compliance with GM Safety and Controls standards
  • Maintain documentation for equipment and develop maintenance SOPs
  • Participate in downtime planning and launch activities
  • Identify technical training opportunities for team members
  • Stay updated on trends in machinery and controls standards

Benefits

  • Eligible for relocation benefits
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Opportunities for technical skill enhancement
  • Focus on safety and quality in production
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

As a Controls Engineer you will be responsible for supporting plant automation, controls systems, and production equipment in a high-volume engine manufacturing environment. This role focuses on safe and reliable operation of PLC, HMI, robotics, networking, and related electrical controls systems while also supporting launches, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities across the plant.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
  • Provide daily support of production operations with focus on personnel and equipment safety, process quality and uptime with a focus on automation and controls.
  • Provide technical/engineering support to assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment/process failures and with identifying effective follow-up countermeasures.
  • Work with skilled trades personnel when required.
  • Identify and execute projects to support achievement of departmental business objectives and continuous improvement of safety, quality, cost, and reliability.
  • Ensure new and existing equipment meets operational requirements and appropriate standards.
  • Machinery / equipment Controls Management to ensure compliance with GM Safety and Controls standards.
  • Maintenance / Production Guidance (technical troubleshooting and direction, safety counsel)
  • Ensure proper documentation (drawings, manuals etc.) is available and properly maintained for all equipment in assigned area and collaborate to develop maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs/Task instruction sheets (TIS))
  • Participate in downtime planning and launch activities, as required.
  • Identify technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers and Maintenance Teams
  • Maintain current knowledge in fields of expertise. Update management on current status and emerging trends of areas of expertise as relating to equipment standards, legislative requirements, GM Requirements, etc.


Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • 3 years of manufacturing experience
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical /computer engineering from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience in Controls Field
  • Intimate knowledge of automotive machinery and manufacturing assembly processes
  • Broad industrial controls and automation knowledge as it relates to automotive assembly plant
  • Oral and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
  • Able to work off shift and over time as needed


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a Controls Engineer
  • Proficient in Rockwell Contrologix platform and RSLogix 5000
  • Proficient in Rockwell EtherNET IP architecture and configuration
  • Proficient in Siemens TIA Portal/Step7 platform
  • Proficient in Vision and Barcode applications (Cognex, Matrox, Keyence)
  • VFD experience (Siemens)
  • Proficient in CNC Siemens 840D
  • Fanuc robotics automation experience
  • Proficient with basic electrical standards, NEC Code, and GM standards
  • Proficient with safety standards, lockout, ESWP, safety assessments, buyoff processes, GM standard safety protocols
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.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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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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157,000 employees
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Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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