Controls Engineer - (Off Shift) - Lockport

General Motors LLC; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

GM vehicle discounts

Tuition assistance programs

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking a Controls Engineer (Off Shift) to join our manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot, design tests, and implement improvements on key control systems across the plant, with a focus on reliability and performance.

This full-time onsite role requires night shift availability and OT as needed. You will work cross-functionally with teams, document vulnerabilities, and track corrective actions, applying best practices in electrical/control engineering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
• Ability to work NIGHT shift on a full time basis
• Ability to work OT as needed
• Technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply basic concepts within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process
• Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues across plant manufacturing equipment.
• Document system vulnerabilities and develop mitigation action plans.
• Track corrective actions to ensure accountability.
• Design and manage interfaces within systems to promote component reuse and best practices.
• Create and implement tests to identify design improvements.
• Stay informed about industry trends and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Night shift

Overtime

Electrical control systems

Mechanical concepts

Blueprint reading

Project management

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Job Description

The Role

The Controls Engineer (Off Shift) is an Individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for troubleshooting, problem solving and continuous improvement on manufacturing equipment throughout the plant.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Work cross-functionally with diverse teams throughout the plant to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Identify and document system vulnerabilities, and develop inclusive mitigation action plans.
• Track corrective actions to ensure accountability.
• Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to promote component reuse and consistency with best practices.
• Create and implement tests to efficiently identify opportunities for design improvements.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
• Ability to work NIGHT shift on a full time basis
• Ability to work OT as needed
• Technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply basic concepts within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process
• Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 1+ years of demonstrated technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a Manufacturing Environment
• 1+ years of experience in Control Architectures – PLC: Allen Bradley
• Control Architectures – Robotics: Fanuc / ABB
• Control Architectures – Vision: Cognex / Keyence
• Knowledge of servo motors, motion control and drives
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Knowledge of high voltage power distribution

Compensation

The expected base compensation for this role is: $90,000 - $139,000 USD annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.

• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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