Controls Engineer

Cullerton Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All travel and lodging fully covered

Overtime pay at 1.3x

Double Time pay at 1.7x

Long-term assignments with GM launches

Job summary

Cullerton Group is hiring 10+ Controls Engineers for long-term W-2 contract opportunities supporting a leading automotive systems integrator delivering automation projects for General Motors across North America.

Current projects extend through 2028, with additional GM programs expected to begin next year. Locations include Spring Hill, TN; Orion, MI; Flint, MI; Oshawa, ON. Competitive hourly rates and overtime provisions are included.

Qualifications

• GCCS or GCCH Certification is required.
• Strong hands-on GM Body Shop / BIW / Welding Systems experience.
• Previous experience supporting GM manufacturing facilities.
• FactoryTalk and/or Siemens TIA Portal proficiency.
• Launch, retrofit, commissioning, validation, or production support experience.
• Closure line experience including doors, hoods, liftgates, decklids, or tailgates.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support Allen-Bradley PLC-based automation systems.
• Commission and validate automation equipment.
• Support vehicle launches, retrofits, and production operations; diagnose electrical and controls issues on the plant floor.

Skills

GM Body Shop / BIW / Welding Systems

Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC-based

Production support experience

Education

GCCS or GCCH Certification

Tools

FactoryTalk

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Cullerton Group is hiring 10+ Controls Engineers for long-term W-2 contract opportunities supporting a leading automotive systems integrator delivering automation projects for General Motors across North America. Current projects extend through 2028, with additional GM programs expected to begin next year

Current Project Locations

• Spring Hill, TN (Current – Nov. 2027)
• Orion, MI (Current – Aug. 2027)
• Flint, MI (Current – Mar. 2027)
• Oshawa, ON (Feb. 2027 – 2028)

More GM projects expected in 2027.

• $47/hour (USD)
• Overtime paid at 1.3x
• Double Time paid at 1.7x
• All travel and lodging fully covered
• Long-term assignments with the opportunity to support multiple GM launches

Minimum Qualifications

• GCCS or GCCH Certification (Required)
• Strong hands-on GM Body Shop / BIW / Welding Systems experience
• Previous experience supporting GM manufacturing facilities
• FactoryTalk and/or Siemens TIA Portal
• Launch, retrofit, commissioning, validation, or production support experience
• Closure line experience including doors, hoods, liftgates, decklids, or tailgates

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support Allen-Bradley PLC-based automation systems
• Commission and validate automation equipment
• Support vehicle launches, retrofits, and production operationsDiagnose electrical and controls issues on the plant floor