Controls Engineer

Cullerton Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

Double Time paid

Travel and lodging covered

Referral bonus

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 include locations in Spring Hill, TN; Orion, MI; Flint, MI, with more GM programs expected.

These roles offer hourly pay of $44–$50, overtime and double time, plus travel and lodging covered.

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 knowledge.
• 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

Troubleshooting

Controls systems

Industrial automation

Tools

FactoryTalk

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley PLC

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.

• $44-$50/hour (USD)
• Overtime paid
• Double Time paid
• 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 operations
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues on the plant floor

Know a qualified Controls Engineer? Referrals are welcome, and we offer a referral bonus for successful hires.