General Motors

Senior Process Controls Engineer

General Motors • $100K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and plant roles with proven successes.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for complex problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication abilities to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with plant floor systems and production monitoring controls.
  • Prior experience in tooling systems and related control hardware and software standards.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and interface design including specific PLC and robot programming.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of new programs including preparation and execution of control systems design.
  • Oversee the design, integration, and installation of control systems for successful operational launches.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies in PLCs and robotics to enhance innovation.
  • Manage project deliverables to meet timelines and report outcomes to senior leadership.
  • Support existing programs with troubleshooting and optimization of control systems.
  • Mentor junior engineers by providing technical direction and guidance.
  • Design and troubleshoot control systems for manufacturing equipment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits from day one to support overall well-being.
  • Strong company commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Opportunities for career development and personal growth.
  • Focus on meaningful change and cultural inclusivity.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

As a Senior Process Controls Engineer, you will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing controls across new and existing programs. This role supports both centralized manufacturing engineering and plant operations, requiring a high degree of technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and independent judgment. You will serve as a subject-matter expert in controls and automation technologies while mentoring junior engineers and driving successful program launches.

What You'll Do
  • Lead new program execution, including SOR preparation, forecasting, controls and robotics design, equipment build/run-off, and buyoff.
  • Oversee the design, construction, integration, and plant installation of controls systems to support successful launches and long-term performance.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies in PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, robotics, and vision systems to drive innovation and plant readiness.
  • Manage program deliverables to meet timing milestones and provide clear project report-outs to senior leadership.
  • Provide technical support for existing programs, including troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and optimization of controls systems.
  • Offer technical direction and mentorship to less-experienced controls engineers to upskill the team and support project execution.
  • Design, review, and troubleshoot electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.
  • Contribute to the development and testing of advanced process technologies that improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
  • Lead project management activities for controls deliverables, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and cross-functional partners.


Required Qualifications - Your Skills & Abilities
  • Experience across multiple Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and plant assignments (4+ years), with a track record of successful individual and team-based achievements.
  • Strong engineering, critical thinking, and analytical skills to solve unusual and difficult problems.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional partners.
  • Working knowledge of plant floor systems, including Production Monitoring and Control, Andon Systems, Upload/Download and Compare, Throughput and Material Call.
  • Prior work experience in tooling systems with knowledge of Common Controls Hardware and Common Controls Software Standards.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and parts design interface for applications, including Rockwell PLCs, Fanuc robot programming, and CNC experience (Siemens Sinumerik).
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Experience with Manufacturing Engineering plant floor controls systems, including hands-on automation controls design and project execution from concept through implementation.
  • Self-motivated, able to multitask, and provide clear technical direction to others, both face-to-face and remotely.
  • Proven project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk/issue management.


Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart
  • Strong understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes in production shops and associated quality management systems.
  • Extensive experience with manufacturing execution, production monitoring, and plant-floor information systems, including data collection, analytics, and reporting tools.
  • Proven experience leading new product / process launch activities, ensuring controls strategies are integrated with plant systems and aligned to launch deliverables.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise or common industrial controls architectures and/or 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.

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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Learn more about General Motors
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
NASDAQ
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