Paint Controls Engineer

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington ASSY on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Please Note:

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g. H-1B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN J-1 etc.)

The Role:

Our team is looking for a Controls Engineer to have the opportunity to work in a team environment to continuously improve production equipment and processes utilizing the latest automation control technology such as Safety Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Ethernet communication networks Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) HMIs Fanuc Robotics and Various Vision systems. You will help troubleshoot equipment issues and manage small to medium sized projects on a wide variety of equipment that progresses the organization to the next level of manufacturing effectiveness.

What Youll Do: (Responsibilities):

Provide daily support of production operations with focus on personnel and equipment safety process quality and uptime with a focus on automation and controls
Provide technical/engineering support to assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment/process failures and with identifying effective follow-up counter-measures
Identify and execute projects to support achievement of departmental business objectives and continuous improvement of safety quality cost and reliability
Review equipment operation and reliability (develop tracking methods where applicable)
Identify and execute special projects for process and quality improvements equipment refurbishment line rate increases and future programs.
Ensure new and existing equipment meets operational requirements and appropriate standards
Ensure proper documentation (drawings manuals PM schedules etc.) is available and properly maintained for all equipment in assigned area ensure spare parts availability and develop maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Maintain current knowledge in fields of expertise. Update management on current status and emerging trends of areas of expertise as relating to equipment standards legislative requirements GM Requirements etc.
Identify technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers Interns and Maintenance Associates
Attend regular departmental meetings to provide technical insight and to communicate / coordinate planning of activities in assigned area.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities: (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience in automation controls
• Experience working with and troubleshooting robotics / controls systems and Fanuc robotics
• Proficient technical aptitude working with industrial electrical systems regulations design and maintenance particularly automation and controls systems
• Demonstrated technical project management experience
• Intermediate or advanced Control Logix PLC programming
• Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes application and operations preferably in automotive industry.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple issues in a fast paced work environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues
• Ability to travel 10% of the time or higher based on business needs domestic

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5 Years of experience in automation controls
• Body Shop Assembly Process experience
• Allen Bradley PLC and Siemens HMI Experience

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