Controls Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Continuous Improvement

General Motors; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Parma, OH seeks an Electrical Engineer to analyze, troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing operations. You design and modify electrical control circuits and programs and perform diverse engineering tasks on robotic systems using software and hardware.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing and industrial control systems, PLC/HMI proficiency, and the ability to work off-shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of Industrial Control System experience
• Proficient in PLC and HMI Programming
• Troubleshooting of Servo, and VFD Systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills used to build effective relationships with team members and stakeholders
• This is a 2nd shift role - Must be willing to work off shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing operation.
• Design and modify electrical control circuits and programs
• Perform a wide range of engineering tasks on robotic systems using engineering software and hardware.
• Lead technical problem solving / work with cross functional team to drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoot Industrial Vision Systems (Keyence, PhotoNeo, Matrox…)
• Support existing production through support troubleshooting, diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, etc.
• Support the TIP (Throughput Improvement process) & Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Implement new technology as required to improve our manufacturing processes.
• Make contributions to the resolution of complex manufacturing problems
• Support and/or train skilled electricians
• Maintain electrical equipment
• Oversee project installations by contractors and plant electricians
• Develop and plan electrical projects
• Collaborate with individuals at all organizational levels in a team environment, while managing multiple complex projects and assignments
• Work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability for results.

Skills

PLC & HMI programming

Servo & VFD troubleshooting

Analytical & interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley Rockwell

Fanuc PLC

Industrial Vision Systems

Job description

General Motors in Parma, OH seeks an Electrical Engineer to analyze, troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing operations. You design and modify electrical control circuits and programs and perform diverse engineering tasks on robotic systems using software and hardware.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing and industrial control systems, PLC/HMI proficiency, and the ability to work off-shifts and overtime.