General Motors

Controls Systems Engineer

General Motors$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 1 year as Project Leader, Senior Software Engineer, or similar role
  • Experience in Manufacturing Engineering and project management for new product launches
  • Technical direction experience with automation and new technologies
  • Familiarity with PLC and HMI programming, Ethernet and Devicenet networks
  • Knowledge of servo motors, motion control, and electrical systems
  • Experience with Bluebotics Project Execution and ANT Drive Projects

Responsibilities

  • Manage design and improvement of manufacturing processes
  • Analyze and implement product designs for optimized manufacturing
  • Provide technical support in plant and material operations
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on various projects
  • Direct engineering support and vendor interactions
  • Monitor expenditures for processes and equipment
  • Develop expertise in advanced process technology and lean principles

Benefits

  • Opportunities for travel to client sites nationwide at 50%
  • Autonomy in managing major projects
  • Ability to build relationships across teams and with customers
  • Development of advanced technical knowledge
  • Involvement in cutting-edge automation and manufacturing technologies
Full Job Description
Job Description

DUTIES: Manage the design, development and improvement of manufacturing and material handling processes for an assigned area. Analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes and optimized material flow. Provide technical support for specific plant and material operations. Interact on a regular basis with design, product, and manufacturing engineering teams. Provide direction to engineering support group and vendors. Evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and equipment. Develop technical knowledge and test advanced process technology and lean principles. Demonstrate strong analytical ability, communication, and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues. Manage major projects and assignments with full autonomy and accountability for results. 50% travel required to client sites nationwide.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study. One year of experience as a Project Leader, Senior Software Engineer, or related occupation. Must have one year of experience in the following: Manufacturing Engineering experience; Project management including new product launches and material automation; Experience with technical direction on new technologies and automated systems; Controls, robotics, and safety experience; PLC and HMI programming, Ethernet and Devicenet networks; Servo motors, motion control, and drives; Electrical and control systems and the ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment; Bluebotics Project Execution and ANT Drive Project Experience including configuring ANT Projects in ANT Lab; Troubleshooting ANT Projects and equipment controls systems; Analyze and recommend ANT based equipment project configuration; and Manufacturing processes including welding, dispense, throughput, and material handling automation equipment and systems including Bluebotics, WMS, Electronic Pull systems.

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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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