Controls Engineer - General Motors (GM)

CEC Controls Co. Inc. is looking for an Automotive Conveyor Controls Engineer that must be able to lead and perform the design of control systems, from start to finish, as well as the engineering and field start up for the “System Integration in the Electrical Controls” Industry for manufacturing. Experience in industries related to automotive automation and controls required. Demonstrated troubleshooting and electrical design skills are absolutely necessary. This position will focus mostly on hardware design but knowledge of software design is also preferred. This position can be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Electrical – Experience with automotive electrical conveyor system design and calculations.
• Networking – Knowledge of ethernet networks required, Devicenet knowledge also preferred.
• Programming – General knowledge of conveyor programming tools and requirements
• Mechanical – Autocad electrical, FactoryCad, and Eplan experience preferred.
• Standards – Knowledge of General Motors standards and deliverables is preferred.
• Customer communication – Communicating with the customer and supporting engineering team.
• Industrial controls (PLC & HMI) – knowledge of industrial controls and automation is a requirement.
• Good communication in person and remotely through Microsoft Office365 tools.

Skills / Qualifications

• A minimum of two years' experience and knowledge in the automotive conveyor electrical design field is required. General Motors design experience is required.
• Associates degree or related field OR 2-5 years of automation experience – automotive plant experience is a plus
• Reviewing general project specifications and scope of work
• Assisting in installation and debug of conveyor systems
• Launch and standby support at the end user's facility
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere
• Ability to self-manage working remotely as well as working in the Warren CEC office as required.
• Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from CEC is required
• Travel requirement up to approximately 25%