Senior Controls Engineer: Automation & Robotics (Onsite)

General Motors; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards resources

Relocation benefits available

Job summary

General Motors in Toledo, OH seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead electrical control design and continuous improvement on the production floor. You will troubleshoot, modify circuits, and collaborate with maintenance, quality, and manufacturing teams to keep high‑volume operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, strong PLC/HMI programming, and experience with servo and VFD systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of Industrial Control System experience.
• Proficient in PLC and HMI Programming.
• Troubleshooting of Servo and VFD systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing operations.
• Design and modify electrical control circuits and programs.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving to drive continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot industrial vision systems (Fanuc, Keyence, PhotoNeo, Matrox...).
• Support and/or train skilled electricians; maintain electrical equipment.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical Engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc PLC

Industrial Vision Systems

Safety PLC

Job description

General Motors in Toledo, OH seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead electrical control design and continuous improvement on the production floor. You will troubleshoot, modify circuits, and collaborate with maintenance, quality, and manufacturing teams to keep high‑volume operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, strong PLC/HMI programming, and experience with servo and VFD systems.