Body Controls Engineer - Onsite, Launch & Optimization

General Motors Corporation

Kansas City (KS)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

General Motors Corporation seeks a Body Department Controls Engineer to ensure safe, reliable operation and continuous improvement of automated body shop systems on-site. You will lead controls, robotics, and process automation initiatives, supporting launches and maintenance across the body department with collaboration across maintenance, quality, IT, and engineering teams.

The role requires shift rotations, weekend work, and occasional travel to suppliers or GM locations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical, controls, automation, computer, mechanical, manufacturing, or related engineering discipline, or an Associate’s degree and equivalent experience.
Experience supporting industrial automation or controls in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control-panel drawings, equipment specifications, and engineering documentation.
Strong problem-solving using data and structured methods.

Responsibilities

Analyze, troubleshoot and diagnose automation faults, controls issues, and equipment alarms.
Provide engineering support on equipment, automation systems, and robots.
Lead or support design, programming, integration, installation, commissioning, and launch of new/modified body equipment.
Develop and maintain automation requirements, drawings, and documentation.
Coordinate with suppliers/contractors on controls design and site acceptance.
Improve equipment availability, throughputs, and process stability via data-driven methods.