Onsite Controls Systems Engineer – Automation & Safety Champion

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

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.