Senior Process Controls Engineer

General Motors of Canada; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks an Automation Project Engineer to design and implement automated manufacturing systems for next-generation electric vehicles. This role involves significant collaboration with strategic suppliers and a strong focus on innovative engineering solutions to enhance productivity. Join us for an exciting opportunity that includes telecommuting options and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in relevant roles as Automation Project Engineer or similar.
• Two years experience with industrial robots and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide design and execution of automated robotic cells for vehicle manufacturing.
• Evaluate automation requirements for achieving production objectives.
• Leverage lean manufacturing solutions to maximize efficiency.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

automation troubleshooting

communication protocols

smart manufacturing reporting

device analytics

vision systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Guide strategic suppliers in the design, integration, and execution of automated robotic cells for high-volume manufacture of next-generation GM battery electric vehicle programs. Develop strategic suppliers in GM vehicle system controls standards for automation systems for GM RESS programs. Responsible for the design, layout, installation, configuration, implementation, and validation of automated manufacturing and assembly systems for GM plant facilities. Evaluate automation requirements necessary to achieve RSS production objectives and plan controls schematics to meet automation levels. Implement innovative manufacturing engineering concepts involving machine designs and process requirements for vehicle manufacturing and assembly processes. Specify bill of material and equipment requirements. Conduct machinery acceptance run-off and process statistical process control during procurement of automation equipment, including CNC devices, industrial robotics, HMIs, motion sensors, PLCs, and vision systems. Analyze plant layouts and markup in AutoCAD for equipment and machinery interferences. Leverage GM lean manufacturing solutions and GM Global Manufacturing system principles to reduce manufacturing costs per unit and maximize efficiency. Apply FMEA, DOE, and DfSS methodologies to develop and optimize automation test processes and layouts during transition to production phases of the GM Global Vehicle Development Process. 10% travel to client sites nationwide. Telecommuting available 2 days a week.

Additional Job Description

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience as an Automation Project Engineer, Controls Lead, Senior Controls Engineer, or related roles.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI design, electrical systems, control algorithms, automation troubleshooting, and communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP.
• Two (2) years of experience with industrial robots, smart manufacturing reporting, device analytics, and vision systems.

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