Senior Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation & Throughput

generalmotors; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead controls-related projects and support daily manufacturing operations at the Saginaw, MI site.

The role requires 5+ years of controls engineering experience, PLC programming (Rockwell/Siemens), and familiarity with Rockwell and FANUC robotics. It is an onsite position with relocation benefits available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot Rockwell/Siemens PLCs.
• High level of analytical ability to solve problems.
• Ability to work an off shift.
• Experience with Rockwell and FANUC robotics.

Responsibilities

• Manage controls-related electrical projects including installation of new or replacement equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and periodic repair and refurbishment.
• Participate in functional area plant meetings to represent General Assembly Maintenance and assist in improving the plant's performance.
• Provide technical support, direction, and training to tech support, other controls engineers, and skilled trades personnel within the department.
• Support daily production activities, including investigating conveyor and equipment issues to provide technical input for problem resolution.
• Coordinate with departmental tech support engineers and Headquarters Vehicle Systems engineers on new model process and equipment planning, including model changes, throughput improvements, sourcing, etc.
• Assist in the development of a project support plan between the plant, headquarters, and contractor resources (including paragraph 183 contractual requirements)
• Support GMS and BIQ4 initiatives.
• Utilize advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve a wide range of non-standard problems and drive continuous improvement of plant controls systems
• Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority and implement objectives for improved ergonomics, health/safety, and housekeeping
• Maintain good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community, and interface with support functions outside the plant as required
• Develop project planning timetables and report progress as required
• Utilize best practices and common systems to improve competitiveness and reduce waste
• Provide input into the establishment of Manufacturing Engineering plant budget, NPP funding forecasts, and appropriation request estimates
• Ensure long-term, cost-effective maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Manage projects to minimize investment cost while providing conveyors, equipment, and facilities that require a minimum operating cost (with maximum throughput, energy efficiency, etc.)
• Develop enhanced relationships with production, internal, and external teams to affect change in broader functional areas.
• Manage problems of diverse scope independently, owning the development and delivery of solutions.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming (Rockwell/Siemens)

Analytical thinking

Off shift availability

Robotics (Rockwell & FANUC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

FANUC robots

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead controls-related projects and support daily manufacturing operations at the Saginaw, MI site.

The role requires 5+ years of controls engineering experience, PLC programming (Rockwell/Siemens), and familiarity with Rockwell and FANUC robotics. It is an onsite position with relocation benefits available for eligible candidates.