General Motors

Senior Controls Engineer

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Saginaw, MI 48601In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience
  • Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs or Siemens processors
  • Strong analytical skills for complex problem solving
  • Willingness to work off shifts as needed
  • Experience with Rockwell and FANUC robots

Responsibilities

  • Manage electrical projects related to controls, including installations and improvements
  • Represent General Assembly Maintenance in plant meetings to enhance performance
  • Provide technical guidance and training to tech support and skilled trades
  • Investigate equipment issues to support daily production activities
  • Collaborate with engineers for new model process planning
  • Assist with project support planning across various teams
  • Utilize problem-solving techniques for continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Potential eligibility for relocation benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Involvement in project management from conception to execution
  • Ability to influence broader operational changes in the plant
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Controls Engineer:

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

The CE will manage projects while supporting daily manufacturing operations within a team environment. In this role work will be of technical nature with decisions made within the limits of general practices, policies and standards meeting required safety guidelines.

Work will involve complex manufacturing problems including the need to troubleshoot and follow issues to resolve. The CE will be responsible for equipment related to the manufacturing process. Substantial independent judgment in complex or unusual situations is typical in this role. The CE also may be responsible for training others and assigning work to a small group of employees.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Manage controls-related electrical projects including installation of new or replacement equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and periodic repair and refurbishment
  • Participate in functional area plant meetings to represent General Assembly Maintenance and assist in improving the plant's performance
  • Provide technical support, direction, and training to tech support, other controls engineers, and skilled trades personnel within the department
  • Support daily production activities, including investigating conveyor and equipment issues to provide technical input for problem resolution
  • Coordinate with departmental tech support engineers and Headquarters Vehicle Systems engineers on new model process and equipment planning, including model changes, throughput improvements, sourcing, etc.
  • Assist in the development of a project support plan between the plant, headquarters, and contractor resources (including paragraph 183 contractual requirements)
  • Support GMS and BIQ4 initiatives.
  • Utilize advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve a wide range of non-standard problems and drive continuous improvement of plant controls systems
  • Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority and implement objectives for improved ergonomics, health/safety, and housekeeping
  • Maintain good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community, and interface with support functions outside the plant as required
  • Develop project planning timetables and report progress as required
  • Utilize best practices and common systems to improve competitiveness and reduce waste
  • Provide input into the establishment of Manufacturing Engineering plant budget, NPP funding forecasts, and appropriation request estimates
  • Ensure long-term, cost-effective maintenance of equipment and facilities
  • Manage projects to minimize investment cost while providing conveyors, equipment, and facilities that require a minimum operating cost (with maximum throughput, energy efficiency, etc.)
  • Develop enhanced relationships with production, internal, and external teams to affect change in broader functional areas.
  • Manage problems of diverse scope independently, owning the development and delivery of solutions.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience
  • Ability to program and troubleshoot processors in the current Allen-Bradley PLC family or Siemens
  • High level of analytical ability to solve problems
  • Ability to work an off shift
  • Previous experience working with Rockwell and FANUC robots


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering


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.
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.

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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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