Controls System Engineer

General Motors; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer based at the Oshawa Assembly plant. You will own automation across the vehicle development lifecycle, from requirements to implementation, with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on experience with Rockwell PLCs, AutoCAD, and Maximo, plus the ability to work rotating shifts, including midnights. This onsite position offers a comprehensive benefits package at GM Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or college diploma in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in automation controls preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting robotics and controls systems (Fanuc, Paint/Welding/Material Handling robots).
• Experience with ControlLogix PLCs and plant application controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in safety processes.
• Provide daily support of production operations focusing on safety, quality and uptime with emphasis on automation and controls.
• Offer technical support to production and maintenance for troubleshooting equipment/process failures and follow-up counter-measures.
• Identify and execute projects to improve safety, quality, cost and reliability.
• Ensure equipment meets operational requirements and maintain documentation (drawings, manuals, SOPs).
• Maintain knowledge in relevant fields and update management on trends and standards.

Skills

Robotics controls

Industrial electrical systems

PLC programming

VFDs & HMIs

Automotive assembly

Analytical skills

Technical software

Shift work

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics degree or diploma

Tools

Rockwell

AutoCAD

Maximo

PLC Programming

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Controls System Engineer Job Description Vacancy Status Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill) AI Disclosure As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [Location] on a full-time basis

The Role

We are currently looking for you to take on the role of Controls Engineer based out of our Oshawa Assembly plant. The Controls Systems Engineer is an Individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for tasks and work you're doing throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle including requirements definition, systems design and implementation, testing, and problem resolution.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to positively influence our Organizational Culture by modelling a commitment to GM’s Cultural Behaviors in driving toward and achieving desired business results:

• Be Inclusive
• Winning with Integrity
• Commit to Customers
• Lead as One Team
• Speak Fearlessly
• Innovate and Embrace Change
• Move with Urgency
• Own the Outcome

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes
• Understand and effective use of Global Manufacturing System
• Provide daily support of production operations with focus on personnel and equipment safety, process quality and uptime with a focus on automation and controls
• Provide technical/engineering support to assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment/process failures and with identifying effective follow-up counter-measures
• Identify and execute projects to support achievement of departmental business objectives and continuous improvement of safety, quality, cost and reliability
• Review equipment operation and reliability (develop tracking methods where applicable)
• Identify and execute special projects for process and quality improvements, equipment refurbishment, line rate increases and future programs
• Ensure new and existing equipment meets operational requirements and appropriate standards
• Ensure proper documentation (drawings, manuals, PM schedules etc.) is available and properly maintained for all equipment in assigned area, ensure spare parts availability and develop maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain current knowledge in fields of expertise
• Update management on current status and emerging trends of areas of expertise as relating to equipment standards, legislative requirements, GM Requirements, etc.
• Identify technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers, Interns, and Maintenance Associates
• Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to enable component reuse and consistency to standard methodologies
• Provide support to other specialists for root cause analysis
• Design Tests to efficiently find opportunities for design improvements
• Identify and document system vulnerabilities and craft mitigation action plans; track corrective actions

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Successsfully obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, College Diploma or equivalent in a related technical field, preferably with a minimum of 3 years of experience in automation controls
• Experience in troubleshooting robotics / controls systems, preferably Fanuc Robotics, Paint Robots, Welding Robots, Material Handling Robots, Control Logix PLCs and plant application controls and automation
• Strong technical aptitude working with industrial electrical system regulations, design and maintenance, particularly automation and controls systems
• Intermediate or advanced Control Logix PLC programming ability
• Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs
• General knowledge of Automotive Assembly application and operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, Maximo,Rockwell and other technical software
• Ability to work on rotational shifts, including midnights – as required

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• All Required Safety Training under GWSS
• All required Global Manufacturing System (GMS) Training
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing operation
• Knowledge of GM Global Controls Standards GCCH-1, GCCS-2, GRS Certified A3 Vision Certified Professional Compensation

The salary range for this role is $81300 to $1220000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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 and your family.

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. 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. 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 role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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