Contols Engineer

Description

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority
• Responsible for controls engineering & electrical support
• Provides technical support, direction, and training to support personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization.
• Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution.
• Controls modifications and continuous improvement of production processes
• Error Proofing (SEP, EPP, vision, bar code)
• Technical troubleshooting and direction for production departments
• Floor to upper-level systems integration
• Planning Activities
• Launch Activities
• Maintenance Supervision (directing of hourly trades to perform work as necessary)
• 7th level lateral position

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering
• 5+ years of Controls experience supporting manufacturing operations (not an entry level position)
• Analytical ability and creativity to solve unusual and difficult problems
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with line workers, maintenance personnel, and all levels of management
• Ability to work all shifts.
• Strong work ethic with self-initiative
• Strong follow up to handle multiple tasks
• Understanding of manufacturing and tooling processes
• Ability to program & troubleshoot PLCs, particularly Rockwell/AB
• Variable Frequency Drives, especially AB such as Powerflex
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of automation/industrial networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet, etc.)
• Machine control HMI's/ user interface (Siemens, Allen Bradley/Rockwell)
• Experience in Vision systems, theory and strategy
• Experience in error-proofing concepts and execution
• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office & Teams
• Flexibility to change quickly from one assignment to another as priorities change

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

• Robot automation, especially Fanuc
• Vision Systems - Cognex and Matrox
• Conveyance technologies
• AutoCad, E-Plan
• Dispense Tool/Paint Tool Programming/Weld Spot Tool
• Plant Floor Systems - EPP, SEP, GEPICS, GPMC, GSIP, EPS, PPS, PR & T, Andon, GE Cimplicity)
• Wireless Applications (RF Tags, EPS)
• Octoplant
• Allen-Bradley Armor Start

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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel < 25% for this role.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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Client-provided location(s): East Lansing, MI

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202523670

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-06T00:17:56