Controls Engineer

General Motors; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our on-site manufacturing team. You will configure, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems on the production floor, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance to drive continuous improvement.

You should have a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 5+ years in industrial automation, with the ability to work off-shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC based control systems and associated components
• Electrical troubleshooting and testing of controls systems, control panels, and associated equipment
• Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipment
• Develop innovative solutions
• Design and deploy intuitive user interface displays
• Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment
• Effectively lead and support the installation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation systems
• Support and actively interact with manufacturing and quality groups
• Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness & safety

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation experience

Shift flexibility

Programming

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation

Cognex / Keyence

Fanuc

Siemens

B&R

Omron

Python

SQL

SCADA/MES

Ethernet networks

Job description

Job Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Onsite

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Kansas City, Kansas, on a full-time basis.

The Role

Seeking a creative, highly motivated, agile thinker with a passion for automation. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or computer engineering with strong programming skills and can perform at a high level in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing facility. This person shall be comfortable supporting manufacturing processes on the production floor. As a Controls Engineer you will be addressing production issues alongside quality, manufacturing, and maintenance teams. Additionally, you will be expected to maintain and improve existing production processes by using continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.

What You'll Do

• Configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC based control systems and associated components
• Electrical troubleshooting and testing of controls systems, control panels, and associated equipment
• Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipment
• Develop innovative solutions
• Design and deploy intuitive user interface displays
• Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment
• Effectively lead and support the installation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation systems
• Support and actively interact with manufacturing and quality groups
• Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness & safety

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience
• 5+ years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems
• Availability to work assigned off-shifts, including afternoon and/or night shifts.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Relevant auto industry experience and/or high-volume manufacturing
• Areas of expertise: Manufacturing, Assembly Process, Laser Welding, Braze Welding, Plastic Welding, Molding, Machining, Induction Heating
• Experienced in electrical safety and standards
• Experience building new equipment
• Well versed in functional machine safety
• Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation control platform experience
• Machine vision experience - Cognex, Keyence
• Robotic experience - Fanuc
• Additional control platform experience: Siemens, B&R, Omron
• Additional programming experience: Python, SQL
• SCADA/MES experience
• Advanced understanding of Ethernet networks

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