Senior Automation & Controls Engineer – Auto Manufacturing

General Motors Corporation; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Controls Engineer for its Spring Hill, Tennessee location. The role focuses on planning, executing, and launching automation controls for high-volume manufacturing plants including ICE and BEV components.

You will design and validate PLC/HMI systems, integrate robotics and material handling, and work with suppliers and GM teams to ensure on-time program launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in automation controls and plant floor systems.
• Experience with industrial automation hardware/software and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and launch automation controls for high-volume manufacturing.
• Design and validate control systems for machining equipment, robotics, conveyors, and AGVs.
• Collaborate with GM engineering teams, suppliers, and safety experts to meet program milestones.

Skills

Industrial automation

HMI/SCADA

Electrical safety standards

Robotics integration

SCADA programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Siemens Step7

SINUMERIK 840D

TIA Portal

Studio5000

Rockwell PLC

Job description

General Motors Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Controls Engineer for its Spring Hill, Tennessee location. The role focuses on planning, executing, and launching automation controls for high-volume manufacturing plants including ICE and BEV components.

You will design and validate PLC/HMI systems, integrate robotics and material handling, and work with suppliers and GM teams to ensure on-time program launches.