Controls Engineer

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

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Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Ft Wayne facility on a full-time basis.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

The Role

Assisting Maintenance in Troubleshooting and Continuous Improvements throughout the facility.

What You’ll Do

• Provides technical support and direction to other dept and HQ controls engineers, IT and support personnel/skilled trades
• Investigates and root cause system and equipment problems and provides technical input on problem resolution
• Strong project management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Develop cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, appropriation requests and plans for project activity
• Coordinates with area manufacturing engineers on process and equipment planning, including model change, throughput, sourcing, etc.
• Support GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives
• Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems
• Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for ergonomics, health/safety and housekeeping
• Maintains good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community and interfaces with necessary support functions outside of the assembly plant
• Develops and monitors planning timetables and projects schedules
• Coordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the assembly process
• Programming of manufacturing technology
• Analyzes product, process and technology to determine the best methods of manufacture
• Assists in the design and building of tools and equipment or recommends improvements to existing processes
• Assists maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of specialized equipment

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Technical Certificate or Associate Degree
• 2 years Controls experience, preferably in a Manufacturing facility
• Intimate knowledge of automotive tooling and manufacturing assembly processes
• Broad industrial controls and automation knowledge as it relates to automotive assembly plant
• Advanced project management skills
• Knowledge of Automation/Industrial Networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet, etc.)
• Must be willing to work any shift and extended hours from time to time
• Must be willing to work daily and weekend overtime when needed

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree with major in engineering
• Preferred experience with Rockwell PLC’s, Siemens HMI’s and Fanuc Robots.
• 7+ years of experience in controls engineering
• 2+ years Vehicle Assembly Experience
• 2+ years Automation Experience (Fanuc Robots, Automated Guide Carts)
• Previous Vision experience (Fanuc 2D/3D, Photo Neo, Matrox, Keyence) MASS, Cybersecurity, E-plan, experience
• Working level knowledge of the following systems / processes: GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Process) G-Comply, GDHS, Experience with Product Launches Change Management
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills leading cross functional teams
• Effective at dealing with change and ambiguity

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