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General Motors · 3 days ago

Controls Engineer Lead

Arlington, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

General Motors is committed to leading the change for a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. The Controls Engineer Lead will manage a team of Control Engineers, providing technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing processes while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage team of Control Engineers responsible for Body shop department

Provide technical/engineering support to assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment/process failures and with identifying effective follow-up countermeasures

Trains, develops, selects, and evaluates Control Engineering employees

Assists in analyzing and solving complex manufacturing problems

Manage controls-related electrical projects including installation of new or replacement equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and periodic repair and refurbishment

Participate in functional area plant meetings to represent Manufacturing Engineering and assist in improving the plant’s performance

Provide daily support of production operations with focus on personnel and equipment safety, process quality and uptime with a focus on automation and controls

Coordinate with departmental tech support engineers and HQ Vehicle Systems engineers on new model process and equipment planning, including model changes, throughput improvements, sourcing, etc

Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority and implement objectives for improved ergonomics, health/safety

Maintain good working relationships with peers, represented & non-represented employees

Provide input into the establishment of Manufacturing Engineering plant budget, NPP funding forecasts, and appropriation request estimates

Maintain current knowledge in fields of expertise. Update management on current status and emerging trends of areas of expertise as relating to equipment standards, legislative requirements, GM Requirements, etc

Identify technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers, Interns, and Maintenance Associates

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringAutomation ControlsManufacturing LeadershipControl Logix PLC ProgrammingRobotics TroubleshootingVariable Frequency DrivesHMI ExperienceAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADMaximo SystemCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or its equivalent in a related technical field, preferably with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in automation controls

Minimum of 5 yrs of Manufacturing leadership experience

Position is on 1st shift, may need to rotate to meet business needs

May work OT and weekends

All Required Safety Training under GWSS

All required Global Manufacturing System (GMS) Training

Experience working with and troubleshooting robotics / controls systems, preferably Fanuc robotics, ControlLogix PLCs and plant application controls and automation

Demonstrated technical project management experience

Advanced Control Logix PLC programming

Experience with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs

Knowledge of Automotive Assembly application and operations

Experience working in a unionized manufacturing operation

Ability to effectively manage multiple issues in a fast-paced work environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, Maximo, Rockwell and other technical software

Completion of all required safety and maintenance training

Understanding of the Business Plan Deployment (BPD) process

Experience using the Maximo System