Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Additional Job Description

This role operates in a fast-paced manufacturing and pre-production environment and requires strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and a willingness to deepen expertise in industrial automation and controls engineering.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation systems, Fanuc robotics, Siemens HMIs, industrial safety systems, and plant commissioning activities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a desire to grow technical depth
• Knowledge of GM's common global controls architecture
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly
• Demonstrated ability to follow established engineering and safety standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in controls or automation engineering
• Experience supporting body shop manufacturing operations or automotive production environments
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools, equipment commissioning, or automation optimization
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage work with increasing independence

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge

• Completion of required safety training
• Completion of Global Manufacturing System (GMS) training
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of GM Global Controls Standards (GCCH-1, GCCS-2, GRS Certified)

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.

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202601358

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-03T00:31:35