Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer
4 days ago• St. Catharines, Canada
Description
On-Site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis at the St. Catharines GPS Location.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution/develop of manufacturing controls. Work will be performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment.
What You Will Do (Responsibilities)
- Self-motivated individual able to work with team and independently with minimal guidance.
- Procure/launch new and major programs for controls engineering
- Support launch activities at Plant
- Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes
- Stay abreast of new controls technology, including robotics, computer graphics, and computer controls (CNC, PLC, PC, HMI, networks)
- Support deployment of new technology to minimize risks
- Perform simultaneous engineering activities with ME and equipment supplier representatives
- Support the development of ME error proofing plans
- Participate in safety g-Risk activities with cross functional group
- Support approval controls drawings and conducts controls run-offs at OEM site
- Solve / assist manufacturing operational controls problems as required
- Support deployment of best common systems and methods as defined in the Global Controls Bill of Process
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Your Skills And Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 5+ years of controls experience
- Successfully obtained a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant equivalent experience
- Technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
- Experience with Rockwell Automation or Siemens PLC and HMI's
- Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others.
- Mentor Jr. engineers
- Proven ability in project management skills
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- GM Global Common Controls Architecture
- Rockwell PLCs
- Fanuc Robot Programming experience
- CNC experience - Siemens Sinumerik, 840D & One
- Cognex and Matrox Vision System Programming experience
- Understanding of Engine Manufacturing Processes: Cranks, Heads, Blocks, Engine Assembly
Benefits:
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
- Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
- Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
- Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
- GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.
RELOCATION IS NOT PROVIDED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.
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.
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Client-provided location(s): St. Catharines, Canada
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202522498
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-11-26T00:16:29
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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