General Motors

Controls Engineer

General Motors • $88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent working experience.
  • 5+ years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems.
  • Availability to work assigned off-shifts, including afternoon and/or night shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC based control systems and components.
  • Perform electrical troubleshooting and testing of control systems and associated equipment.
  • Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Develop innovative solutions to production challenges.
  • Design and deploy user-friendly interface displays.
  • Propose and evaluate new manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Lead and support the installation and operation of automation systems.

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits may be available for the successful candidate.
Full Job Description

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 (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.


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


This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.


The Role

Seeking a creative, highly motivated, agile thinker with a passion for automation. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or computer engineering with strong programming skills and can perform at a high level in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing facility. This person shall be comfortable supporting manufacturing processes on the production floor. As a Controls Engineer you will be addressing production issues alongside quality, manufacturing, and maintenance teams. Additionally, you will be expected to maintain and improve existing production processes by using continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.


What You'll Do

  • Configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC based control systems and associated components
  • Electrical troubleshooting and testing of controls systems, control panels, and associated equipment
  • Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipment
  • Develop innovative solutions
  • Design and deploy intuitive user interface displays
  • Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment
  • Effectively lead and support the installation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation systems
  • Support and actively interact with manufacturing and quality groups
  • Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness & safety

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience
  • 5+ years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems
  • Availability to work assigned off-shifts, including afternoon and/or night shifts.

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

  • Relevant auto industry experience and/or high-volume manufacturing
  • Areas of expertise: Manufacturing, Assembly Process, Laser Welding, Braze Welding, Plastic Welding, Molding, Machining, Induction Heating
  • Experienced in electrical safety and standards
  • Experience building new equipment
  • Well versed in functional machine safety
  • Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation control platform experience
  • Machine vision experience – Cognex, Keyence
  • Robotic experience – Fanuc
  • Additional control platform experience: Siemens, B&R, Omron
  • Additional programming experience: Python, SQL
  • SCADA/MES experience
  • Advanced understanding of Ethernet networks

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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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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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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