Manufacturing Device Level Analytics Controls Engineer

Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

Manufacturing Device Level Analytics (DLA) Controls Engineer supports advance development & standardization activities for DLA Controls architecture for GM vehicle assembly and powertrain Manufacturing plants through development, validation and ensuring compliance with GM common controls solutions while working closely with DLA and Controls Architects, coordinates with core DLA, IT development and implementation teams to understand requirements and develop solutions while providing regular updates to leadership.

What You'll Do

• Develop, validate & standardize controls devices data parsing PLC logic, own and update auto PLC logic generation tool.

• Ensure compliance to GM common controls hardware and software strategies for newly developed DLA controls solutions
• Ensure compliance to GM plant floor systems, networking and cyber security requirements
• Collaborate with DLA core team, business, IT, Automation and analytics community to capture, prioritize, plan and lead controls related hardware & software developments for DLA
• Support GCCS & GCCH Controls, Networks and IT architects in development and testing of necessary controls software and inclusion of DLA logic in core PLC templates
• Work in coordination with controls SMEs from various functions to ensure compatibility of DLA controls software and application
• Understand and be proficient in use of DLA tools, such as InDepth, seek business value and support teams for implementation and use
• Create & maintain necessary training documents, standardized work sheets
• Understand latest industry trends and explore possibilities of using advance analytics tools
• Understand observations from manufacturing plants and propose improvement solutions & provide feedback
• Plan and support training and guidance to controls execution, strategic suppliers and plant teams as needed
• Travel to GM Mfg facilities on need basis for pilots, tests, trainings, upgrades etc.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required qualifications)
• Strong analytical capabilities & hands on experience for advance level of PLC programming in Automotive manufacturing Industry, assembly and/or powertrain
• Proficient in automation controls hardware and software knowledge
• Hands-on experience on GM common controls hardware, software and network standards
• Understanding of GM Plant Floor systems
• Excellent collaboration, project management, communication and reporting skills
• Understanding on concept of data analytics tools, techniques and its use in manufacturing systems
• Knowledge on business intelligence and analytical tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Python,
• Ability to identify useful information in data sets and suggest conclusions that support decision making for data parsing from manufacturing processes & plant floor devices
• Communication skills with the ability to understand complex decision models based on data analysis towards manufacturing data and explain to a wider audience.
• Project execution and/or plant maintenance experience in area of Automation controls with understanding of Automotive Manufacturing processes, Maintenance, Industrial engineering

Education/Experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 2+ years of Hands-on experience and expertise in PLC programming, GM Global Common controls
• Experience in site implementation, project execution

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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 hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

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.