Controls Engineer – Off-Shift Automation & Troubleshooting

General Motors LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors LLC seeks a Controls Engineer to drive automation projects, machine controls, and production support on the plant floor. You’ll design, install, and troubleshoot controls, collaborate with vendors, and improve uptime across B and C shifts.

You’ll apply knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, Siemens systems, vision sensing, and motion control to deliver robust solutions in a fast-paced GM environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Controls Engineer in a manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley control systems (PLCs, HMIs, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with Fanuc CNC, Siemens Step7, and Siemens 840D.
• Knowledge of servo motors, motion control, vision systems, and drives.
• Ability to read/update electrical prints (AutoCAD Electrical or Eplan).
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of plant-floor operations and maintenance support.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work off-shift coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot electrical control systems.
• Lead design, integration, installation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Provide hands-on plant floor support for automation, controls, and production systems during B & C shifts.
• Respond to machine faults and downtime issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and update controls-related documentation and electrical schematics.
• Support equipment build, runoff, and buyoff processes.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to external vendors and system integrators.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized control architectures across the plant.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve uptime and efficiency.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI/FactoryTalk

Ethernet/IP

Fanuc CNC

Siemens Step7

Siemens 840D

Vision systems

Servo motors

Robot integration

AutoCAD Electrical

Eplan

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Eplan

Job description

General Motors LLC seeks a Controls Engineer to drive automation projects, machine controls, and production support on the plant floor. You’ll design, install, and troubleshoot controls, collaborate with vendors, and improve uptime across B and C shifts.

You’ll apply knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, Siemens systems, vision sensing, and motion control to deliver robust solutions in a fast-paced GM environment.