General Motors

Process Controls Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Two years of experience in related engineering roles such as Controls, Automation, or Systems Engineering.
  • Proficient in Eplan for hardware design and Rockwell Studio 5000 for PLC programming.
  • Experience with ISO, ANSI, and IEC standards for equipment safety compliance.
  • Familiarity with mechanical concepts in manufacturing layout and processes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and troubleshoot electrical control and robotic systems for manufacturing machinery.
  • Analyze and optimize assembly methods for manufacturing technology and processes.
  • Support the design and launch of new projects focused on safety and quality.
  • Collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to manage program deliverables effectively.
  • Lead automation projects in production areas and assist in product launches at component plants.

Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Policy: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote.
  • Opportunity for 25% domestic and international travel.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies including AI and machine learning.
  • Potential for continuous improvement and professional growth in manufacturing processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

DUTIES: Design, build, and troubleshoot electrical control and robotic systems for machinery and equipment that manufacture best-in-class and tech-forward vehicles. Analyze product, process, and technology to craft best methods to assemble packs, and protect the manufacturing process. Support design, construction, integration for new projects and RESS pack main line programs with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Ensure successful launch and support continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants to produce high-quality products. Collaborate with suppliers and internal partners to manage program deliverables. Provide technical direction to suppliers. Design and troubleshoot electrical controls systems to existing programs at manufacturing sites. Lead automation projects for RESS PML areas and support launches at components plants. Engineer, design, develop and approve Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Bills of Equipment (BOEs) for battery pack manufacturing plant equipment and controls devices. Evaluate progress of PLC-based machinery builds at supplier plants. 25% domestic and international travel required. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field of study and Two years of experience as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or related role. Experience with: Manufacturing equipment electrical and control systems, ensuring equipment safety design and build compliance with Safety Integrity Level/Performance Level (SIL/PL), ISO, ANSI, and IEC standards; Utilizing Eplan for hardware design, Rockwell Studio 5000 for PLC programming, and IECN networks to integrate with upper-level IT systems within a
manufacturing environment; Mechanical concepts of Layout and Bill of process involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process; Programmable Logic Controller (PLC -Rockwell Studio 5000) and Human Machine Interface (HMI-Siemens TIA Portal), programming, and Ethernet and DeviceNet networks; Servo motors, motion control, and drives and vision; Fanuc robots setup and programming; Designing and troubleshooting electrical controls systems; Interpreting engineering drawings in EPLAN and Autocad and learning new system and emerging technologies including AI and machine learning in manufacturing; and Integrating and debugging PLC Interfaces logic for Vision, drives, and Robots.

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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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Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
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$122.4 billion
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