General Motors

Senior Process Controls Engineer

General Motors$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years as an Automation Project Engineer or similar role
  • 5+ years programming PLCs for process automation
  • 5+ years designing Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
  • Experience in electrical systems and troubleshooting
  • Familiar with control systems theory and design
  • 2+ years integrating industrial robots into manufacturing systems

Responsibilities

  • Guide suppliers in designing automated robotic cells
  • Develop supplier capabilities for GM vehicle automation standards
  • Design and validate automated manufacturing systems
  • Plan automation controls schematics to meet production goals
  • Implement innovative manufacturing engineering concepts
  • Specify material and equipment for automation projects
  • Conduct machinery acceptance tests and oversee procurement

Benefits

  • Telecommuting available 2 days a week
  • 10% travel to client sites nationwide
Full Job Description
Job Description

DUTIES: Guide strategic suppliers in the design, integration and execution of automated robotic cells for high volume manufacture of next-generation GM battery electric vehicle programs. Develop strategic suppliers in GM vehicle system controls standards for automation systems for GM RESS programs. Responsible for the design, layout, installation, configuration, implementation, and validation of automated manufacturing and assembly systems for GM plant facilities. Evaluate automation requirements necessary to achieve RSS production objectives and plan controls schematics to achieve required automation levels. Implement innovative manufacturing engineering concepts involving machine designs and process requirements for vehicle manufacturing and assembly processes. Specify bill of material and equipment requirements. Conduct machinery acceptance run-off and process statistical process control during the procurement of automation equipment and machinery including computer numerically controlled devices, industrial robotics, human-machine interfaces, motion sensing devices, programmable logic controllers, and vision systems. Analyze plant layouts and markup in AutoCAD for equipment and machinery interferences. Leverage global GM lean manufacturing solutions and GM Global Manufacturing system principles to decrease manufacturing cost per unit and maximize efficiency. Apply process failure mode and effects analysis, design of experiments, and Design for Six Sigma to develop automation test processes and layout concepts and optimize them in transition to execution phases of the GM Global Vehicle Development Process. 10% travel to client sites nationwide. Telecommuting available 2 days a week.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, or related field of study. Five (5) years of experience as an Automation Project Engineer, Controls Lead, Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Controls Engineer, or related occupation. Five (5) years of experience with: Programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to control and automate manufacturing processes; Design intuitive Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for operators to interact with automated systems; Electrical systems including wiring, circuit design, and troubleshooting; Control systems theory and experience in designing and implementing control algorithms; Diagnose and resolve issues with automation systems; and Communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP for seamless integration of automation components. Two (2) years of experience with: Industrial robots and integration into manufacturing systems; Smart manufacturing reporting and device level analytics; and Smart vision camera systems for error proofing and product quality controls.

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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
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Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
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