Sr. Controls Engineer

General Motors; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Paid vacation & holidays

Life insurance

Sick/ECA benefits

GM vehicle discounts

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Controls Engineer to support on-the-floor automation in a Rochester, NY facility. You will configure, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, collaborating with maintenance and quality teams to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires a strong background in electrical/computer engineering, 5+ years in high-volume manufacturing, and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley and other automation platforms. Onsite relocation benefits possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and components.
• Electrical troubleshooting and testing of controls systems, control panels, and equipment.
• Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Develop innovative automation solutions.
• Design and deploy intuitive user interface displays.
• Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Lead and support installation, start-up, maintenance and operation of automation systems.
• Support and interact with manufacturing and quality groups.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Programming skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation

Siemens

B&R

Omron

Cognex

Keyence

Fanuc

Python

SQL

SCADA/MES

Job description

Job Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. Onsite -This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Rochester, New York, on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role Seeking a creative, highly motivated, agile thinker with a passion for automation. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or computer engineering with strong programming skills and can perform at a high level in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing facility. This person shall be comfortable supporting manufacturing processes on the production floor. As a Controls Engineer you will be addressing production issues alongside quality, manufacturing, and maintenance teams. Additionally, you will be expected to maintain and improve existing production processes by using continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.

What You'll Do

• Configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC based control systems and associated components
• Electrical troubleshooting and testing of controls systems, control panels, and associated equipment
• Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipment
• Develop innovative solutions
• Design and deploy intuitive user interface displays
• Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment
• Effectively lead and support the installation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation systems
• Support and actively interact with manufacturing and quality groups
• Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness & safety

Your Skills & Abilities (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience
• 5+ years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Required Qualifications)

• Relevant auto industry experience and/or high-volume manufacturing
• Areas of expertise: Manufacturing, Assembly Process, Laser Welding, Braze Welding, Plastic Welding, Molding, Machining, Induction Heating
• Experienced in electrical safety and standards
• Experience building new equipment
• Well versed in functional machine safety
• Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation control platform experience
• Machine vision experience – Cognex, Keyence
• Robotic experience – Fanuc
• Additional control platform experience: Siemens, B&R, Omron
• Additional programming experience: Python, SQL
• SCADA/MES experience
• Advanced understanding of Ethernet networks

Compensation

The expected base compensation for this role is: $106,600 - $163,400. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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