Automation Controls Engineer – Robotics & Cellular Automation

General Motors Company

Spring Hill (TN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to lead design and execution of automation projects across the facility, focusing on robot cells and cobots that reduce waste. You will guide third‑party integrators for fully integrated automation cells and may oversee automated material handling systems.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 5+ years in industrial automation or controls.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field.
5+ years in industrial automation or controls systems.
Experience leading automation projects with robot cells.
Ability to manage third-party integrators.

Responsibilities

Develop and document requirements to design an automotive system.
Design and manage key interfaces to enable component reuse and standard methodologies.
Oversee requirements development with other activities.
Provide support to other specialists for root cause analysis.
Capture and analyze empirical data effectively.
Design tests to find opportunities for design improvements.
Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
Identify and document system vulnerabilities and craft mitigation action plans.