General Motors

Lead Controls Engineer

General Motors • $90K — $120K *
Lansing, MI 48911In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong leadership skills with project management experience.
  • Proficient in providing technical support to manufacturing teams.
  • Flexibility to work across all 3 shifts as needed.
  • Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays when required.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and implement designs for manufacturing processes.
  • Propose and evaluate equipment processes in assigned area.
  • Direct the design and improvement of manufacturing processes.
  • Provide technical support for specific plant operations.
  • Regularly interact with engineering staffs across design and product teams.
  • Direct engineering support groups and vendor interactions.
  • Evaluate expenditures for processes and equipment management.

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits may be available.
  • Onsite role at Lansing, MI, requiring full-time presence.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Lead Controls Engineer be able to work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision and ME Controls Lead Engineer. Skilled in PLC, HMI, Robot, Weld, Torque and Test control systems; Manufacturing Plant Floor Systems like Production Monitoring, Routing & Tracking and Error Proofing, Torque and Weld Monitoring; Equipment, tooling, facilities, and alternatives. Knowledgeable in sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel. You will be responsible for leading controls engineering activities for the smooth functioning of all manufacturing equipment and manufacturing support systems at Lansing Grand River Assembly.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities):

  • You will analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes
  • You will propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area
  • Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area
  • You will provide technical support for specific plant operations
  • You will interact on a regular basis with design, product and manufacturing engineering staffs
  • Provide direction to engineering support group and vendors
  • You will evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment
  • You will handle engineering projects with plants and/or Manufacturing Engineering Staffs.
  • Manage a salaried teams of engineers.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering OR equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment with mechanical experience.
  • Leadership skills managing project experience.
  • Provide technical support directly to manufacturing team.
  • Ability to work through all 3 shifts (when needed)
  • Ability to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time or higher based on business needs domestically and internationally.
  • Ability to multi-task, supporting several projects with various priority levels.
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Master Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience managing salaried teams of Engineers
  • Experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Maintenance.
  • Ability to read equipment drawings.
  • Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Experience working in a union environment.
  • Equipment troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshooting Robotics Automation, Rockwell Drives and Allen Bradley PLC.


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

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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.)
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.

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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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