Senior Controls Engineer — Onsite Toledo | Relocation Benefits

General Motors

Toledo, Northern (OH, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for our Toledo, Ohio plant. This onsite role requires hands-on leadership in electrical and automation systems to support high-volume manufacturing.

You will work with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to diagnose issues and implement improvements. The ideal candidate brings a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, and strong PLC/HMI programming skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience 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.
  • Work with robotics and automation on production floors.
  • Lead cross-functional problem solving to improve processes.
  • Support and maintain production equipment and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering
PLC Programming
HMI Programming
Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC
Allen-Bradley Rockwell
Fanuc PLC
Industrial Vision Systems

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for our Toledo, Ohio plant. This onsite role requires hands-on leadership in electrical and automation systems to support high-volume manufacturing.

You will work with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to diagnose issues and implement improvements. The ideal candidate brings a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, and strong PLC/HMI programming skills.

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