Controls Systems Engineer – Manufacturing Automation

General Motors Company; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Relocation benefits

GM employee discounts

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Controls Engineer to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and drive continuous improvement across the plant. You will work with diverse teams to diagnose issues, document vulnerabilities, and implement robust mitigation plans that promote component reuse and adherence to best practices.

The role requires 3+ years of controls experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or 4+ equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Controls Engineer experience.
• Ability to work OT as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and implement continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to document system vulnerabilities and mitigation plans.
• Design and manage interfaces to promote component reuse and best practices.
• Create and implement tests to identify opportunities for design improvements.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Controls engineering

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc Robotics

ABB Robotics

Cognex Vision

Keyence Vision

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Servo motors

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Controls Engineer to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and drive continuous improvement across the plant. You will work with diverse teams to diagnose issues, document vulnerabilities, and implement robust mitigation plans that promote component reuse and adherence to best practices.

The role requires 3+ years of controls experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, and the ability to work overtime as needed.