General Motors · 17 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Lockport, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$107K/yr - $163K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Motors is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join their innovative team at their Lockport location. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for various manufacturing and automotive applications, contributing to the future of transportation.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
New program implementation/execution (SOR prep, forecasting, controls/robotics design, equipment build/run-off and buyoff)
Design, develop, and implement control systems for automated machinery, robotics, and other manufacturing processes
Managing deliveries to program timing milestones
Utilize Embedded Systems principles to develop and integrate control software and hardware
Apply Machine Vision (MV) techniques for inspection, guidance, and quality control applications
Conduct plant modeling and analysis to optimize system performance and efficiency
Perform Troubleshooting Hardware and software issues to ensure system reliability and uptime
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers
Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, from concept to production
Troubleshoot stamping press lines
Qualification
Required
5+ years of Industrial Control System experience
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong understanding and practical experience with Machine Vision (MV) applications
Proficient in PLC and HMI Programming (Allen Bradley, RS Logix)
Experience with Fanuc robotics
Proficiency in plant modeling and analysis techniques
Demonstrated expertise in Robotics programming and control
Excellent Troubleshooting Hardware and software skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Occasional off shift work will be required to support production
Overtime as needed to meet project timelines & start / debug support
Preferred
Knowledge of Industrial Cameras (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox…)
Extensive experience with Simulation tools and techniques
Strong background in Software Algorithm Design and implementation
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Robotics Engineering is a plus
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
Recent News
2026-01-24
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