Automotive Controls Engineer — Onsite Manufacturing

General Motors LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors LLC in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a skilled Controls Engineer to troubleshoot and continuously improve manufacturing processes. You will provide technical leadership, coordinate with engineering teams, and drive project planning and cost assessments on the plant floor.

The role emphasizes strong communication, safety, and cross-functional collaboration with union and management teams to optimize assembly operations.

Qualifications

• Technical Certificate or Associate Degree required.
• 2 years controls experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Intimate knowledge of automotive tooling and assembly processes.
• Broad industrial controls and automation knowledge in automotive plants.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Knowledge of Automation/Industrial Networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet).
• Willing to work various shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support and direction to controls engineers, IT and trades.
• Investigates root causes of system and equipment issues; contributes to resolutions.
• Develops cost estimates, business cases and project plans.
• Coordinates with manufacturing engineers on process and equipment planning.
• Supports GMS and Quality Network initiatives.
• Applies statistical methods for continuous improvement in plant systems.
• Ensures safety, ergonomics and housekeeping are priorities.

Skills

Controls experience

Project management

Communication skills

Automation knowledge

Shift flexibility

Overtime readiness

Education

Technical Certificate or Associate Degree

2 years Controls experience

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens HMI

Fanuc Robots

Job description

General Motors LLC in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a skilled Controls Engineer to troubleshoot and continuously improve manufacturing processes. You will provide technical leadership, coordinate with engineering teams, and drive project planning and cost assessments on the plant floor.

The role emphasizes strong communication, safety, and cross-functional collaboration with union and management teams to optimize assembly operations.