General Motors

Process Controls Engineer

General Motors • $80K — $110K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3+ years experience in Manufacturing Engineering or relevant plant assignments focusing on controls or automation.
  • Strong engineering, critical-thinking, and analytical skills for solving technical problems.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Working knowledge of plant floor systems, including Production Monitoring and Control.
  • Experience with tooling and familiarity with Common Controls Hardware and Software Standards.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and parts design, including Rockwell PLCs and Fanuc robot programming.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Support new program execution including SOR preparation and controls design.
  • Assist in the design and installation of control systems for program launches.
  • Stay current with new technologies in PLCs, HMIs, and robotics to drive innovation.
  • Manage program deliverables to meet milestones and provide updates.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot existing control systems.
  • Collaborate with engineers on best practices for project execution.
  • Design and troubleshoot electrical control systems per GM standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive support for employee well-being at work and home.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
  • Access to numerous Total Rewards resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

As a Process Controls Engineer, you will support the development, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing controls across new and existing programs. This role serves both centralized manufacturing engineering and plant operations and requires strong technical skills, creative problem-solving, and sound judgment. You will contribute to controls and automation solutions that enable successful program launches, reliable plant operations, and ongoing process improvements.

What You'll Do
  • Support new program execution, including SOR preparation, forecasting, controls and robotics design, equipment build/run-off, and buyoff.
  • Assist with the design, construction, integration, and installation of control systems to support successful launches and long-term performance.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies in PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, robotics, and vision systems to help drive innovation and plant readiness.
  • Manage assigned program deliverables to meet timing milestones and provide clear status updates to project and engineering leaders.
  • Provide technical support for existing programs, including troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and optimization of controls systems.
  • Collaborate with senior and lead controls engineers on technical direction and best practices to ensure high-quality project execution.
  • Design, review, and troubleshoot electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment in accordance with GM standards.
  • Contribute to the development, testing, and implementation of advanced process technologies that improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional partners in engineering, operations, and maintenance to ensure alignment on controls deliverables and issue resolution.


Required Qualifications - Your Skills & Abilities
  • Experience in Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and/or plant assignments (2-3+ years) with demonstrated success delivering technical results in controls or automation.
  • Strong engineering, critical-thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to solve complex technical problems.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and align with cross-functional partners.
  • Working knowledge of plant floor systems, such as Production Monitoring and Control, Andon Systems, Upload/Download and Compare, Throughput, and Material Call.
  • Experience with tooling or manufacturing systems and familiarity with Common Controls Hardware and Common Controls Software Standards.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and parts design, including applications with Rockwell PLCs, Fanuc robot programming, and CNC equipment (e.g., Siemens Sinumerik).
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Hands-on experience with plant floor controls applications, including automation controls design, debug, and implementation on production equipment.
  • Self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working both independently and within a team environment.
  • Basic project coordination skills, including planning tasks, tracking progress, and identifying risks/issues with escalation as needed.


Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing control systems and platforms related to controls architecture.
  • Deep understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes in shops and related quality systems.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing-related systems such as manufacturing-related information systems and plant-floor data collection tools.
  • Familiarity with product launch processes and how they integrate with manufacturing plants and plant floor systems.
  • Experience with common industrial controls architectures and/or Matrix vision system programming.


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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.The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.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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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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