General Motors · 17 hours ago
Sr. Controls Engineer
Arlington, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is looking to add a Senior Controls Engineer (CE) on a rotating shift to manage projects while supporting daily manufacturing operations. The CE will be responsible for troubleshooting complex manufacturing problems, providing technical support, and ensuring the maintenance of equipment related to the manufacturing process.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
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 General Assembly Maintenance and assist in improving the plant’s performance
Provide technical support, direction, and training to tech support, other controls engineers, and skilled trades personnel within the department
Support daily production activities, including investigating conveyor and equipment issues to provide technical input for problem resolution
Coordinate with departmental tech support engineers and Headquarters Vehicle Systems engineers on new model process and equipment planning, including model changes, throughput improvements, sourcing, etc
Assist in the development of a project support plan between the plant, headquarters, and contractor resources (including paragraph 183 contractual requirements)
Support GMS and BIQ4 initiatives
Utilize advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve a wide range of non-standard problems and drive continuous improvement of plant controls systems
Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority and implement objectives for improved ergonomics, health/safety, and housekeeping
Maintain good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community, and interface with support functions outside the plant as required
Develop project planning timetables and report progress as required
Utilize best practices and common systems to improve competitiveness and reduce waste
Provide input into the establishment of Manufacturing Engineering plant budget, NPP funding forecasts, and appropriation request estimates
Ensure long-term, cost-effective maintenance of equipment and facilities
Manage projects to minimize investment cost while providing conveyors, equipment, and facilities that require a minimum operating cost (with maximum throughput, energy efficiency, etc.)
Develop enhanced relationships with production, internal, and external teams to affect change in broader functional areas
Manage problems of diverse scope independently, owning the development and delivery of solutions
Qualification
Required
5+ years of Controls Engineering experience
Ability to program and troubleshoot processors in the current Allen-Bradley PLC family or Siemens
High level of analytical ability to solve problems
Ability to work an off shift
Previous experience working with Rockwell and FANUC robots
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
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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$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
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