Controls Engineer - Body Shop

General Motors; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a experienced Controls Engineer for the 2nd shift to provide electrical support for vehicle assembly manufacturing. You will lead electrical projects, assist in model process planning, and collaborate with GMNA and contractors to ensure throughput and efficiency.

The role requires working off-shift, OT as needed, and strong troubleshooting of Rockwell PLCs, FANUC robotics, and electrical prints. A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Program and troubleshoot Rockwell/Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs.
• Troubleshoot FANUC robotics.
• Read and modify electrical prints.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot device networks (DeviceNet/ControlNet/Ethernet).
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work any shift.
• Willing to work daily or weekend overtime.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for controls engineering and electrical support of manufacturing processes in a vehicle assembly facility.
• Manages electrical projects including new, replacement, operations improvements, and periodic repair and replacement.
• Participates in plant meetings representing Engineering to improve plant performance.
• Provides technical support and training to support personnel.
• Investigates system problems and contributes to resolution.
• Develops cost estimates, investment forecasts, and business cases for minor projects.
• Coordinates with Manufacturing Engineers and GMVO Engineering on new model processes and equipment planning.
• Assist in the development of a project support plan between the plant, GMNA, and contractor resources.
• Maintains proficiency in their field.
• Coordinate with Plant Business Teams to support plant-wide goals.
• Support GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives.
• Uses statistical methods for continuous improvement.
• Enforces safe work practices with focus on ergonomics, health/safety.
• Maintains good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community.
• Develops and monitors planning timetables and projects schedules.
• Utilizes best practices to support the overall manufacturing initiative.
• Coordinates changes to improve manufacturing conditions.
• Inputs into the establishment of plant budget for Central Manufacturing Engineering.
• Ensures long term, cost effective maintenance of equipment and facility.
• Manages projects to minimize investment cost while maximizing throughput.
• Works with Plant Trainers to develop courses for New Technologies.

Skills

ControlLogix

FANUC robots

Electrical prints

Manufacturing equipment

Industrial networks

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Shift flexibility

Overtime willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

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 NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (E.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

The Role:

Responsible for controls engineering support of a vehicle assembly facility and manufacturing processes in 2nd shift, where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment. May oversee or exercise technical direction over other engineers, engineering support personnel, contractors, or skilled trades personnel to achieve project or manufacturing objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for controls engineering and electrical support of manufacturing processes in a vehicle assembly facility.
• Manages electrical projects including new, replacement, operations improvements, and periodic repair and replacement.
• Participates in functional area plant meetings and related activities representing Engineering and to assist in improving the plant's performance.
• Provides technical support, direction, and training to support personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization.
• Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution.
• Develops cost estimates, investment forecast, business cases, appropriation requests, and plans for minor project activity.
• Coordinates with area Manufacturing Engineers and GMVO Engineering on new model process and equipment planning, including model change, CQPI, throughput, sourcing, etc.
• Assist in the development of a project support plan between the plant, GMNA, and contractor resources.
• Maintains proficiency in their field.
• Coordinate with Plant Business Teams to support/attain plant-wide goals (Business Plan Deployment).
• 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 Plant.
• Develops and monitors planning timetables and projects schedules.
• Utilizes best practices and common systems to support the overall competitive manufacturing initiative.
• Coordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the manufacturing processes.
• Input into the establishment of plant budget for Central Manufacturing Engineering.
• Ensures long term, cost effective maintenance of equipment and facility.
• Manages projects to minimize investment cost while providing facilities that require a minimum operating cost (maximum throughput, energy efficiency, etc.).
• Work with Plant Trainers to develop courses for New Technologies introduced to the Plant.

Work Schedule

• This role is assigned to 2rd shift and may require overtime/ off shift support based on operational needs.
• Willingness to work any shift and support off-shift production, shutdowns, and launch activities.
• Willingness to support weekend or extended hours during critical production and project phases.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Ability to program and troubleshoot processors in the Rockwell/Allen Bradley ConrtolLogix family.
• Ability to troubleshoot FANUC robotics.
• Ability to read and modify electrical prints.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment level networks (Device-Net, Control Net, Ethernet Network).
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Must be willing to work daily or weekend overtime to support vehicle production schedules and project activity.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience working in automotive assembly.
• Experience with software and functionality in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.

Location and Travel

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25%> for this role. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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