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Controls EngineerGM • Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

GM • Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

The Role

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for automation project execution and plant floor production support focusing on machine controls vision systems laser marking and robotics. This position requires a high degree of creativity initiative and independent judgment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Note : This position requires the ability to work rotating shifts when required. The engineer will provide plant-floor technical support during these shifts ensuring smooth production addressing equipment downtime and coordinating with day-shift engineering and maintenance teams for follow-up actions.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Design develop and troubleshoot electrical control systems.
  • Lead design integration installation and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and tools.
  • Provide hands-on plant floor support for automation controls and production systems during B & C shifts.
  • Respond to machine faults and downtime issues perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain and update controls-related documentation and electrical schematics.
  • Support equipment build runoff and buyoff processes.
  • Provide technical direction and oversight to external vendors and system integrators.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized control architectures across the plant.
  • Collaborate closely with operations maintenance and engineering teams to improve uptime and efficiency.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge of Allen-Bradley control systems including PLCs HMIs and Ethernet / IP networks.
  • Experience with Fanuc CNC Siemens Step 7 and Siemens 840D systems.
  • Knowledge of servo motors motion control vision systems and drives.
  • Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical control systems.
  • Understanding of mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or Eplan ability to read and update electrical prints.
  • Proven ability to manage complex technical projects with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated understanding of plant-floor operations and maintenance support requirements.
  • Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to work any shift and provide off-shift coverage as needed.
  • Assignment location : GMCH LLC Grand Rapids MI
  • What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :

  • Experience with Cognex and Keyence vision systems.
  • Familiarity with laser marking and high-power laser welding systems.
  • Knowledge of Fanuc robot programming and robotic cell integration.
  • Visual Basic or similar programming experience.
  • Prior automotive manufacturing experience as a Controls Engineer.
  • Experience specifying and integrating PLC / HMI systems with vision and robotics.
  • Familiarity with GM Global Controls Architecture (GCA) standards.
  • Strong administrative organizational and project management skills.
  • 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

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