Bend/ Mechatronics Engineer

Description

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac Stamping Plant on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Please Note:

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

The Role:

Pontiac Metal Center is one of the lead stamping and sheet metal fabrication sites supporting GM's vision of ZERO crashes, ZERO emissions, and ZERO congestion. Pontiac Metal Center is a major partner on Stamping and Sheet Metal Fabrication to multiple GM sites (Factory Zero, Flint Assembly, Artisan Center, Bowling Green, Wentzville among others). Pontiac Flex Fab supports multiple GM plants and other partners with sheet metal formed components using state of the art laser cutting, bending and other secondary processes. As a Bend Engineer you will be a key team member towards Flex Fab operations and growth.

What You'll Do: (Responsibilities):

• Serve as Bending specialist for Flex Fab operation thru programming of new parts, troubleshooting of production parts and operational support to the daily production plan.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing verification for Bending processes.
• Support Production rollout of new parts, engineering changes and process improvements.
• Provide training to production and maintenance team on Flexible Fabrication technologies (Bending, Manufacturing Execution, Troubleshooting)
• Active role on daily usage of Manufacturing Execution Software (Trump OSEON) to support production planning and daily production targets achievement
• Provide in-depth troubleshooting support to Flex Fab Operation on CNC, PLC, Robot Programming, Bending Programming
• Work with Production and Engineering team on Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence and DFSS projects.
• Support Automated Material Movement equipment operations and troubleshooting on a daily
• Provide a safe work environment & follow all policies.
• Provide plant floor troubleshooting, training and problem solving to root cause analysis.
• Actively participate on daily operation meetings supporting efficiency initiatives and problem-solving efforts

Your Skills & Abilities: ( Required Qualifications):

• BS in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as Automation, Controls or CNC Engineer on manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Proficiency on CAD Tools (NX, SolidWorks, Catia) application on Manufacturing Environments.
• Understanding on Industry 4.0 tools application for Manufacturing Operations
• Experience with Press Brake, Laser Cutting or other sheet metal fabrication processes
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing/fabrication software (CAM, Robot Offline programming, among others)
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed.
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer and people centric.
• Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience as Automation, Controls or CNC Engineer on manufacturing or engineering environments.

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac Stamping Plant on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Please Note:

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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Client-provided location(s): Pontiac, MI

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202515038

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-22T00:15:20