General Motors · 10 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Arlington, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is seeking an experienced Automation (Robotics and Vision) Engineer to join their team. The role involves troubleshooting equipment issues, managing projects, and providing technical support in a highly technical Global Robotics, Vision, and Controls environment assigned to the Body Shop.
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Responsibilities
Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority
Responsible for robotics and vision engineering & electrical support (robotics and vision modifications and continuous improvement of production processes)
Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution. (Practical Problem Solving and Root Cause analysis)
Provides technical support, direction, and training to Maintenance Personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization
Actively participate in the Bodyshop projects from the corporate office:
Provide direction from the plant related to project scope, issues, risks and schedule
Handle issues to closure
Suggest improvements to reduce on-floor execution and down time
Guide and approve hardware and software designs done by suppliers
Guide and approve robot simulations and vision analysis done by suppliers
Communicate project status and ensures all plant internal customers are aware of progress through project meetings, status reports and reviews
Represent plant during buyoff at supplier’s site
For Bodyshop internal projects:
Responsible for in-house engineering of hardware designs, software designs, emulation, integration and commissioning
Coordinate project timing schedule, design deliverables and safety aspects with Bodyshop and Plant team
Coordinate installation, tests and startup of internal projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years' experience in any Automotive companies or Software Companies with Automation background
In depth Knowledge of FANUC Robots – Hardware, Software, Programming and troubleshooting
Knowledge on Robotic applications like spot-welding, arc-welding, dispensing, roller hemming etc
Knowledge of Karel Programming for FANUC Robotic Systems
Knowledge of Vision Hardware and software (i.e. Photoneo and Keyence Applications)
Knowledge of Machine Vision hardware/software (Matrox)
Knowledge with vision guided Robot Applications (i.e. INOS, Perceptron, Fanuc Vision)
Background on control systems and/or control systems in automotive assembly plants
Familiar with PLC hardware and software (Rockwell preferable), HMI (Siemens preferable), Drives, Networks
Be able to read Electrical/mechanical drawings, layout and have design capabilities
Ability to understand electrical and electronic requirements for mechanical equipment's
Robot interface with other equipment (PLC, Line Controller, Other Machines etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues
Analytical ability and creativity to solve unusual and difficult problems
Ability to work with intercultural, multi-disciplinary & remote teams to achieve functional goals
Strong ability to communicate orally and in writing
Strong follow up to handle multitasking
Flexibility to change quickly from one assignment to another as priorities change
Understanding of manufacturing and tooling processes required
Quick Learning & functional expertise
Project management and site execution skills
Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and execute projects with a keen attention to details
Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time or higher based on business needs
Preferred
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
7+ Years of experience in in any Automotive companies or Software Companies with Automation background
Body Shop Assembly Process experience
2+ years of experience of Vision Hardware and software (i.e. Photoneo and Keyence Applications)
2+ years of experience of Machine Vision hardware/software (Matrox)
2+ years of experience with vision guided Robot Applications (i.e. INOS, Perceptron, Fanuc Vision)
Experience on Siemens HMI will be an added advantage
Knowledge of interface to upper-level systems
Basic Knowledge on programming skills such as XML, C#, J Script, VBA, Python etc
Experience with Robot simulation studies and experience on Robot simulation software will be an added advantage
Ability to understand legacy equipment & propose solutions in case of upgrades
Benefits
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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