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General Motors · 9 hours ago

Controls Engineer

General Motors is a leading automotive company focused on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Controls Engineer responsible for automation project execution and providing plant floor production support, particularly in machine controls and robotics.
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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and troubleshoot electrical control systems
Lead design, integration, installation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and tools
Provide hands-on plant floor support for automation, controls, and production systems during B & C shifts
Respond to machine faults and downtime issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Maintain and update controls-related documentation and electrical schematics
Support equipment build, runoff, and buyoff processes
Provide technical direction and oversight to external vendors and system integrators
Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized control architectures across the plant
Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve uptime and efficiency

Qualification

Allen-Bradley control systemsPLC programmingElectrical control systemsFanuc CNC systemsVision systemsAutoCAD ElectricalRobotic cell integrationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsProject management skills

Required

Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment
Strong technical knowledge of Allen-Bradley control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and Ethernet/IP networks
Experience with Fanuc CNC, Siemens Step 7, and Siemens 840D systems
Knowledge of servo motors, motion control, vision systems, and drives
Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical control systems
Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or Eplan ability to read and update electrical prints
Proven ability to manage complex technical projects with minimal supervision
Demonstrated understanding of plant-floor operations and maintenance support requirements
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work any shift and provide off-shift coverage as needed

Preferred

Experience with Cognex and Keyence vision systems
Familiarity with laser marking and high-power laser welding systems
Knowledge of Fanuc robot programming and robotic cell integration
Visual Basic or similar programming experience
Prior automotive manufacturing experience as a Controls Engineer
Experience specifying and integrating PLC/HMI systems with vision and robotics
Familiarity with GM Global Controls Architecture (GCA) standards
Strong administrative, organizational, and project management skills

Benefits

Relocation benefits

Company

General Motors

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General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.51B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M

Leadership Team

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Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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