Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Role:
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for plant floor production support of machine controls, vision, laser marking and robotics, in a manufacturing environment where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is required, as well as a high level of independent judgment. Additional responsibilities include specification, design, obsolescence remediation, cost projection/control, hardware/software integration, installation, commissioning, and robust documentation.

What You'll Do:
•    Provide technical direction to and work with maintenance personnel
•    Design and problem-solving/troubleshooting of electrical controls systems
•    Design, construction, integration, installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and tools
•    Provide technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources
•    Update and retain controls documentation
•    Work alongside IUE/CWA electricians and other skilled trades and their leadership
•    Use of controls system knowledge to troubleshoot and improve new and existing equipment
•    Handle challenging projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results
•    Apply strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems within a manufacturing environment
•    Ability to communicate with peers, cross-functionally, and across shifts

Internal Only Job Specifications
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
•    Must be willing to work all shifts
•    Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
•    3+ years of experience as a controls engineer, or automation/controls solving for industrial machinery
•    Previous experience in instructing/training individuals in a manufacturing setting
•    Strong experience in PLC programming, HMI programming, and fieldbus networks including DeviceNet, ProfiBus, and Ethernet/IP
•    Strong Controls System Background with PLC equipment such as Allen-Bradley (Logix5/500/5000, PLC 2, etc.), Siemens (Step 7, TIA Portal) and GE
•    Proficient in both ladder logic programming as well as structured text
•    Proficient in using middleware/SCADA solutions such as Kepware and Cimplicity
•    Familiarity with Fanuc CNC and/or Siemens 840D CNC systems
•    Knowledge of servo motors, motion control, drives
•    Ability to design and solve electrical controls systems, machine automation controls, and machine safety systems
•    Previous experience in a Manufacturing Environment
•    General knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
•    Knowledge of Vision systems to include: Cognex, Keyence and/or Matrox
•    Knowledge of Fanuc robot systems
•    EPLAN Electric P8 or AutoCAD Electrical
•    Laser Marking
•    Prior work experience as a Controls Engineer in the automotive industry
•    Knowledge of GM’s Global Controls Architecture

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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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