Controls Engineer

Cullerton Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullerton Group is hiring 10+ Controls Engineers for long-term W-2 contract opportunities supporting a leading automotive systems integrator delivering automation projects for General Motors across North America. Current projects extend through 2028, with additional GM programs expected to begin next year.

Current project locations include Oshawa, Brampton, and other GM sites in North America. Seattle

Qualifications

• GCCS or GCCH certification is required.
• Hands-on GM Body Shop/BIW/Welding systems experience.
• Experience supporting GM manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with PLC automation tools including FactoryTalk or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Experience with launch, retrofit, commissioning, validation, or production support.
• Closure line experience (doors, hoods, liftgATES, decklids, tailgates).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support Allen-Bradley PLC-based automation systems.
• Commission and validate automation equipment.
• Support vehicle launches, retrofits, and production operations.
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues on the plant floor.

Skills

GCCS/GCCH Certification

GM Body Shop/BIW/Welding experience

GM facilities experience

Launch/Retrofit/Commissioning/Val

Closure line experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Cullerton Group is hiring 10+ Controls Engineers for long-term W-2 contract opportunities supporting a leading automotive systems integrator delivering automation projects for General Motors across North America. Current projects extend through 2028, with additional GM programs expected to begin next year

Current Project Locations

• Spring Hill, TN (Current – Nov. 2027)
• Orion, MI (Current – Aug. 2027)
• Flint, MI (Current – Mar. 2027)
• Oshawa, ON (Feb. 2027 – 2028)
• Brampton, ON (Current)

More GM projects expected in 2027.

• $44 hour (USD)
• Overtime paid
• Double Time paid
• All travel and lodging fully covered
• Long-term assignments with the opportunity to support multiple GM launches

Minimum Qualifications

• GCCS or GCCH Certification (Required)
• Strong hands-on GM Body Shop / BIW / Welding Systems experience
• Previous experience supporting GM manufacturing facilities
• FactoryTalk and/or Siemens TIA Portal
• Launch, retrofit, commissioning, validation, or production support experience
• Closure line experience including doors, hoods, liftgates, decklids, or tailgates

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support Allen-Bradley PLC-based automation systems
• Commission and validate automation equipment
• Support vehicle launches, retrofits, and production operations
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues on the plant floor