Controls Engineer

Description

The Role

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for the program execution of current and future foundry equipment which includes, Siemens PLC and HMI, Device Net / Ethernet Remote I/O set-up and troubleshooting, Allen Bradley RS-Logix / Safety PLC's, FANUC Robotics Automation, iR Vision. Work is performed in a manufacturing engineering capacity in a plant where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment.

What You'll Do (Job Responsibilities)

• Safety is our #1 priority - It's personal, Own it, Live it, Everywhere, Every Day.
• Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of the electrical and control aspects of equipment and tools required for the production of high-quality castings.
• Existing program/site support Troubleshooting, diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, etc.
• Manage projects through purchasing processes.
• Conduct equipment risk assessments with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Conduct Equipment build/run-off and buyoff processes.
• Manage deliveries to program timing milestones.
• Provide project report outs to senior management.
• Support the TIP (Throughput Improvement process) Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Ability to learn new skills, and coach / Mentor others on Control related issues, using a hands-on approach.
• Supports business team in Business Plan Deployment (BPD) process.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and maintenance processes/procedures as well as quality control and environmental procedures is required.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all stakeholders.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 3+ years of experience in electrical control systems in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering and or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience with PLC: Siemens /Allen Bradley
• Experience with Robot/CNC: Fanuc Robotics / Siemens CNC
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results.
• Strong work ethic (self-starter, responsible, follow through on assignments)
• Demonstrated initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in PLC and HMI programming, Ethernet and/or DeviceNet networks.
• Knowledge of servo motors, motion control and drives.
• Experience in Fanuc robots' setup and programming.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process.
• Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems.
• This is a 2nd shift role; must be willing to work off shifts and overtime as required

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Vision: Cognex / Keyence / Fanuc iR Vision
• Variable Frequency Drive (VFD): Allen Bradley / Siemens
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of high voltage power distribution

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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): Defiance, OH

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202603026

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-25T00:13:51