Reliability Engineer: Advanced Manufacturing & Automation

General Motors Africa & Middle East; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Pontiac seeks a Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Specialist to maintain, improve, and commission advanced production equipment for gear center and eMotor development. This hands-on role emphasizes reliability, problem solving, and continuous improvement across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.

The position supports first‑shift operations onsite, with potential weekend/off‑shift coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or automated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience leading equipment repairs, upgrades, or manufacturing improvement projects.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across maintenance, engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, and production systems.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and performance.
• Plan and implement equipment upgrades, process improvements, new installations, and commissioning activities.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting safety, quality, or throughput.
• Lead maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity, and operational performance.
• Plan, schedule, document, and execute maintenance activities using established maintenance management processes.
• Develop strategies to improve asset management, maintenance planning, spare parts control, and equipment performance.
• Provide technical expertise and support for manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Support Global Manufacturing System (GMS), lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Repair leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Technical degree / 4-year apprenticeship / Journeyman

Tools

MAXIMO

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Robotics/automation systems

Job description

General Motors in Pontiac seeks a Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Specialist to maintain, improve, and commission advanced production equipment for gear center and eMotor development. This hands-on role emphasizes reliability, problem solving, and continuous improvement across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.

The position supports first‑shift operations onsite, with potential weekend/off‑shift coverage.